HMO Licensing in North Hertfordshire
Browse all 46 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for North Hertfordshire District Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £750.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in North Hertfordshire?
North Hertfordshire District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. North Hertfordshire currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
46 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £750.
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 North Hertfordshire District Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Local licensing note
Idox export contains 46 granted HMO licences; portal may require manual export for full register.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 26 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 46 |
| Register last updated | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £750 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,349 (£599 + £750 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 North Hertfordshire?
Search licensed properties in North Hertfordshire from the council's public register. Register last updated Jun 2026. View the council's official register
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46 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 River Mead, HITCHIN, Hertfordshire | 10219 | — |
| 105 Mendip Way, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2359 | — |
| 107 Mendip Way, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2362 | — |
| 14 Merrick Close, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2343 | — |
| 14 North Place, HITCHIN, Hertfordshire | 8048 | — |
| 15 Finbracks, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2361 | — |
| 15 Meadowbank, HITCHIN, Hertfordshire | 8560 | — |
| 17 Grange Bottom, ROYSTON, Hertfordshire | 7933 | — |
| 18 Merrick Close, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2344 | — |
| 188 Mendip Way, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2356 | — |
| 2 Merrick Close, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2340 | — |
| 20 Merrick Close, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2350 | — |
| 21 Mendip Way, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 12905 | — |
| 22 Haybluff Drive, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2355 | — |
| 22 Merrick Close, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2346 | — |
| 22a Sunnyside Road, HITCHIN, Hertfordshire | 15112 | — |
| 23 Mendip Way, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2336 | — |
| 24 Merrick Close, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2347 | — |
| 26 Merrick Close, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2345 | — |
| 3 Mendip Way, Great Ashby, STEVENAGE, Hertfordshire | 2351 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in North Hertfordshire
- What are the HMO licence requirements in North 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 North Hertfordshire have additional or selective licensing?
- North 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 North 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 North Hertfordshire?
- Applications are made directly to North 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 North Hertfordshire about HMO licensing?
Office address
North Hertfordshire
Gernon Road Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3JF
East of England, England
Licensing enquiries
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