HMO Licensing in North Norfolk
Browse all 16 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for North Norfolk District Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £525.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in North Norfolk?
North Norfolk District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. North Norfolk currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
16 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £525.
Analysis of the imported register shows typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in North Norfolk.
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 Norfolk 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 6 Mar 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 16 |
| Latest licence issued | Mar 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £525 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 2 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,124 (£599 + £525 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 Norfolk?
Search licensed properties in North Norfolk 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 (8 of 14)
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16 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Vicarage Road, Cromer, Norfolk | HM38 | — |
| 11 Woodfield, Briston, Norfolk | HM35 | — |
| 12 Northfield Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk | HM27 | — |
| 22 Church Street, Briston, Norfolk | HM33 | — |
| 28 Waterfield Avenue, Fakenham, Norfolk | HM37 | — |
| 52A Common Lane, Sheringham, Norfolk | HM34 | — |
| 6 North Drive, Fakenham, Norfolk | HM30 | — |
| 63 Station Road, Cromer, Norfolk | HM25 | — |
| 65 Holt Road, Fakenham, Norfolk | HM29 | — |
| 65 Station Road, Cromer, Norfolk | HM26 | — |
| Beeches House, Crowgate Street, Tunstead, Norfolk | HM32 | — |
| National Youth Hostel Association, Youth Hostel, 1 Cremers Drift, Sheringham, Norfolk | HM36 | — |
| Overstrand Hall, Cromer Road, Overstrand, Norfolk | HM39 | — |
| Place UK Ltd, Tunstead International Farm Camp, Church Road, Tunstead, Norfolk | HM40 | — |
| The Red House, Park Road, Holkham, Norfolk | HM28 | — |
| Wishing Well, The Street, Happisburgh, Norfolk | HM31 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in North Norfolk
- What are the HMO licence requirements in North Norfolk?
- 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 Norfolk have additional or selective licensing?
- North Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
- 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 Norfolk?
- Applications are made directly to North Norfolk, 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 Norfolk about HMO licensing?
Office address
North Norfolk
Holt Road Cromer Norfolk, Norfolk, NR27 9EN
East of England, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other East of England authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.