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HMO Licensing in Harlow
Browse all 281 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Harlow District Council in East of England.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Harlow?
Harlow District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Harlow currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
281 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Harlow.
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 Harlow 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 | 281 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| 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 Harlow?
Search licensed properties in Harlow 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 (8 of 14)
Property search
281 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Little Cattins, Harlow | 18/00160 | — |
| 100 Bowhill Way, Harlow | 18/00411 | — |
| 101 Ladyshot, Harlow | 02/01160 | — |
| 104 Ladyshot, Harlow | 03/01987 | — |
| 104 Peterswood, Harlow | — | — |
| 104 Spinning Wheel Mead, Harlow | TBC | — |
| 104A Ladyshot, Harlow | 21/00047 | — |
| 104B Ladyshot, Harlow | 21/00046 | — |
| 105 Jerounds, Harlow | 21/00024 | — |
| 105 Ladyshot, Harlow | 19/00069 | — |
| 105A Ladyshot, Harlow | 21/00048 | — |
| 105B Ladyshot, Harlow | 21/00049 | — |
| 106 Ladyshot, Harlow | 08/00148 | — |
| 107 Ladyshot, Harlow | 02/00097 | — |
| 108 Greygoose Park, Harlow | — | — |
| 109 Blackbush Spring, Harlow | 18/00013 | — |
| 11 Harefield, Harlow | 19/00303 | — |
| 11 Potter Street, Harlow | — | — |
| 11 Pyenest Road, Harlow | 16/00035 | — |
| 111 Broadfield, Harlow | 07/03796 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Harlow
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Harlow?
- 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 Harlow have additional or selective licensing?
- Harlow 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 Harlow?
- 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 Harlow?
- Applications are made directly to Harlow, 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 Harlow about HMO licensing?
Office address
Harlow
Harlow Council Civic Centre The Water Gardens College Square Harlow, Essex, CM20 1WG
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Licensing enquiries
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Nearby councils
Other East of England authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.