HMO Licensing in East Hertfordshire
Browse all 78 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for East Hertfordshire District Council in East of England.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in East Hertfordshire?
East Hertfordshire District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. East Hertfordshire currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
78 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in East Hertfordshire.
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 East Hertfordshire 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 · Last reviewed 18 Mar 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 78 |
| Latest licence issued | Mar 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 3.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 11 |
| 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 East Hertfordshire?
Search licensed properties in East Hertfordshire from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Mar 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (9 of 14)
Property search
78 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Page Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire | 23/1358/HMO | 9 |
| 1 Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire | 23/1369/HMO | 6 |
| 10 Mary Park Gardens, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 23/1417/HMO | 6 |
| 10 Wilton Close, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 24/1304/HMO | 6 |
| 12 Goldings, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 24/0346/HMO | 5 |
| 124 Cavell Drive, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 22/1909/HMO | 8 |
| 13 Cavell Court, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 20/0459/HMO | 7 |
| 13 Goldings, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 25/0966/HMO@CM235EHr78 | 8 |
| 13 Goldings, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 25/0966/HMO | 8 |
| 13 Marshgate Drive, Hertford, Hertfordshire | 24/0781/HMO | 6 |
| 13 Mazoe Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 23/1977/HMO | 6 |
| 132 Cavell Drive, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 23/2042/HMO | 5 |
| 134 Cavell Drive, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 25/0385/HMO | 8 |
| 134C Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire | 23/1368/HMO | 8 |
| 137 High Oak Road, Ware, Hertfordshire | 23/1354/HMO | 9 |
| 14 Gibbs Field, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 24/1016/HMO | 5 |
| 145 Dunmow Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 23/1150/HMO | 6 |
| 15 Boundary Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 23/1665/HMO | 6 |
| 15 Heron Court, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 21/1402/HMO | 7 |
| 15 Rye Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | 23/1086/HMO | 9 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in East Hertfordshire
- What are the HMO licence requirements in East Hertfordshire?
- 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 East Hertfordshire have additional or selective licensing?
- East Hertfordshire 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 East Hertfordshire?
- 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 East Hertfordshire?
- Applications are made directly to East Hertfordshire, 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 East Hertfordshire about HMO licensing?
Office address
East Hertfordshire
Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EQ
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Licensing enquiries
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