HMO Licensing in Braintree
Browse all 42 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Braintree District Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £640.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Braintree?
Braintree District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Braintree currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
42 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £640.
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 Braintree District 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
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 42 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £640 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,239 (£599 + £640 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 Braintree?
Search licensed properties in Braintree from the council's public register. The council has not published a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (6 of 14)
Property search
42 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Plaiters way, Braintree, Essex | 10006923770 | — |
| 10 Gilbert Way, Braintree. | 1.0009E+11@CM79UAr13 | — |
| 101 Church Lane, Braintree, Essex | 1.0009E+11@CM75SBr38 | — |
| 11 Woodfield Road, Braintree, Essex | 1.0009E+11@CM73HZr11 | — |
| 116 Mountbatten Road, Braintree, Essex | 1.0009E+11@CM79ULr42 | — |
| 119 Clare Road, Braintree. | 1.0009E+11@CM72PQr31 | — |
| 12 Croft Close, Braintree. | 1.0009E+11@CM73EBr35 | — |
| 16 Larch Grove, Witham, Essex. | 10006909448 | — |
| 17 College Road, Braintree | 1.0009E+11@CM72NYr28 | — |
| 185 South Street, Braintree. | 1.0009E+11@CM73QBr25 | — |
| 19 Johnson Close, Braintree, Essex | 1.0009E+11@CM71DAr37 | — |
| 2 Beaufort Gardens, Braintree, Essex | 1.0009E+11@CM79JYr39 | — |
| 2 Beaufort Gardens, Braintree, Essex | 1.0009E+11@CM79JYr40 | — |
| 2 Cheriton Road, Braintree, Essex | 1.0009E+11@CM73NXr9 | — |
| 2 Croft Close, Braintree. | 1.0009E+11@CM73EBr34 | — |
| 20 Pearl Drive, Braintree, Essex | 10006922458 | — |
| 21 Barwell Way, Witham, Essex. | 1.0009E+11@CM82TYr15 | — |
| 21 Forest Road, Witham, Essex | 1.0009E+11@CM82PSr16 | — |
| 22 Boscawen Gardens, Braintree | 1.0009E+11@CM79UFr26 | — |
| 22 High Street, Halstead | 10096526385 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Braintree
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Braintree?
- 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 Braintree have additional or selective licensing?
- Braintree 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 Braintree?
- 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 Braintree?
- Applications are made directly to Braintree, 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 Braintree about HMO licensing?
Office address
Braintree
Causeway House Bocking End Braintree Essex, Essex, CM7 9HB
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.