HMO Licensing in Central Bedfordshire
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Central Bedfordshire?
Central Bedfordshire Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Central Bedfordshire currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
60 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Central Bedfordshire.
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 Central Bedfordshire 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 29 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 60 |
| Register last updated | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 13 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 4 |
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 Central Bedfordshire?
Search licensed properties in Central Bedfordshire from the council's public register. Register last updated Jun 2026. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (8 of 14)
Property search
60 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Drapers End, Marston Moretaine, Bedford | CB/HHMO/24/007775 | 7 |
| 1 Victoria Street, Dunstable | CB/HHMO/25/001084 | 10 |
| 1 Washingleys, Cranfield, Bedford | CB/HHMO/22/004073 | 6 |
| 10 Back Street, Biggleswade | CB/HHMO/22/007482 | 6 |
| 10 Bossard Court, Leighton Buzzard | CB/HHMO/23/002234 | 5 |
| 10 Hotch Croft, Cranfield, Bedford | CB/HHMO/20/017469 | 7 |
| 10 Moat Farm Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford | CB/HHMO/24/000636 | 7 |
| 100 Jardine Way, Dunstable | CB/HHMO/24/004098 | 7 |
| 11 Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable | CB/HHMO/24/004880 | 5 |
| 119 Meadow Way, Leighton Buzzard | CB/HHMO/26/000232 | 5 |
| 129-133 High Street South, Dunstable | CB/HHMO/23/001417 | 12 |
| 135 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire | CB/HHMO/26/000641 | 6 |
| 14 Rye Close, Leighton Buzzard | CB/HHMO/22/002735 | 5 |
| 140-142 High Street North, Dunstable | CB/HHMO/23/002002 | 13 |
| 18 Faulkners Way, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard | CB/HHMO/24/007673 | 5 |
| 187A Luton Road, Dunstable | CB/HHMO/24/002130 | — |
| 19 Riverside, Leighton Buzzard | CB/HHMO/24/007448 | 6 |
| 194 Winchester Road, Sandy | CB/HHMO/25/005887 | 6 |
| 1A London Row, Arlesey | CB/HHMO/25/008010 | 6 |
| 2 Bedford Road, Cranfield, Bedford | CB/HHMO/25/007496 | 7 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Central Bedfordshire
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Central Bedfordshire?
- 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 Central Bedfordshire have additional or selective licensing?
- Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire?
- 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 Central Bedfordshire?
- Applications are made directly to Central Bedfordshire, 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 Central Bedfordshire about HMO licensing?
Office address
Central Bedfordshire
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ
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Licensing enquiries
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Other East of England authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.