HMO Licensing in Bedford
Browse all 352 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Bedford Borough Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £598.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Bedford?
Bedford Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Bedford currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
352 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £598.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Bedford.
Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Bedford Borough Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 16 Dec 2025
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 352 |
| Register last updated | Dec 2025 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £598 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 30 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 4 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,197 (£599 + £598 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Bedford?
Search licensed properties in Bedford from the council's public register. Register last updated Dec 2025. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (10 of 14)
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352 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford | F01986 | 5 |
| 1 Grafton Road, Bedford | G57711 | 6 |
| 1 Hope Road, Bedford | F04852 | 5 |
| 1 Pearcey Road, Bedford | F48959 | 6 |
| 1 Phillpotts Avenue, Bedford | G11397 | 6 |
| 1 Savannah Close, Kempston, Bedford | F81968 | 6 |
| 1 Union Street, Bedford | F01525 | 12 |
| 1 Usher Close, Bedford | G46665 | 6 |
| 1 Victoria Road, Bedford | F86828 | 6 |
| 10 Aspley Road, Bedford | F99381 | 5 |
| 10 Churchville Road, Bedford | F87955 | 5 |
| 10 Gladstone Street, Bedford | F25546 | 6 |
| 10 Hardwick Road, Bedford | F93556 | 5 |
| 10 Loak Close, Clapham, Bedford | F38223 | 6 |
| 10 Mabel Road, Bedford | F88008 | 6 |
| 10 Pendennis Road, Bedford | F68896 | 5 |
| 10 Southville Road, Bedford | G06221 | 6 |
| 10 The Crescent, Shortstown, Bedford | F66868 | 6 |
| 101 Gladstone Street, Bedford | F87710 | 5 |
| 102 Tavistock Street, Bedford | F86279 | 6 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Bedford
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Bedford?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does Bedford have additional or selective licensing?
- Bedford is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Bedford?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Bedford?
- Applications are made directly to Bedford, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact Bedford about HMO licensing?
Office address
Bedford
Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AP
East of England, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other East of England authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.