HMO Licensing in Hertsmere
Browse all 121 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Hertsmere Borough Council in East of England.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Hertsmere?
Hertsmere Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Hertsmere currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
121 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 Hertsmere.
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 Hertsmere 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 26 Jun 2024
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 121 |
| Latest licence issued | Jun 2024 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 60 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 3 |
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 Hertsmere?
Search licensed properties in Hertsmere from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Jun 2024. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (10 of 14)
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121 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Allandale Crescent, Potters Bar | LO120 | 6 |
| 1 Cranborne Road, Potters Bar | LO73 | 6 |
| 10 Hunter Close, Potters Bar, Herts | LO36 | 5 |
| 107 Cranborne Crescent, Potters Bar | LO95 | 5 |
| 115 Ashwood Road, Potters Bar | LO132 | 6 |
| 12 Hunter Close, Potters Bar | LO29 | 5 |
| 12 Perrymead, Bushey | LO109 | 6 |
| 12 Whitehall Close, Borehamwood | LO22 | 5 |
| 12 Willow Way, Potters Bar | LO121 | 6 |
| 128 Ashwood Road, Potters Bar | LO169 | 5 |
| 13 Coopers Crescent, Borehamwood | LO82 | 6 |
| 13 Edulf Road, Borehamwood | LO153 | 5 |
| 13 Hillside Road, Bushey | LO15 | 6 |
| 15 Essex Road, Borehamwood | LO59 | 6 |
| 16 Allandale Crescent, Potters Bar | LO33 | 6 |
| 16 Holme Park, Borehamwood | LO105 | 6 |
| 16 Richmond Road | LO158 | 6 |
| 161 Southgate Road Potters Bar | LO151 | 6 |
| 165a Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | LO127 | 5 |
| 17 Auckland Road, Potters Bar | LO171 | 6 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Hertsmere
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Hertsmere?
- 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 Hertsmere have additional or selective licensing?
- Hertsmere 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 Hertsmere?
- 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 Hertsmere?
- Applications are made directly to Hertsmere, 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 Hertsmere about HMO licensing?
Office address
Hertsmere
Elstree Way Borehamwood Herts, Hertfordshire, WD6 1WA
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