HMO Licensing in Rochford
Browse all 11 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Rochford District Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £354.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Rochford?
Rochford District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Rochford currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
11 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £354.
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 Rochford 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 25 Feb 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 11 |
| Latest licence issued | Feb 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £354 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £953 (£599 + £354 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 Rochford?
Search licensed properties in Rochford from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Feb 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (6 of 14)
Property search
11 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 103 High Road Rayleigh Essex | ROF-0011 | — |
| 125A Ashingdon Road Rochford Essex | ROF-0003 | — |
| 17 Weir Farm Road Rayleigh | ROF-0006 | — |
| 2 High Road Rayleigh | ROF-0005 | — |
| 29 Middlemead Rochford | ROF-0004 | — |
| 42 Station Road Rayleigh Essex | ROF-0008 | — |
| 44 Station Road Rayleigh Essex | ROF-0009 | — |
| 48A Eastwood Road Rayleigh Essex | ROF-0010 | — |
| 7 Ashingdon Road Rochford | ROF-0002 | — |
| 95 Elizabeth Gardens Rochford | ROF-0001 | — |
| The Flat, 7 High Street Rayleigh Essex | ROF-0007 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Rochford
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Rochford?
- 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 Rochford have additional or selective licensing?
- Rochford 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 Rochford?
- 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 Rochford?
- Applications are made directly to Rochford, 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 Rochford about HMO licensing?
Office address
Rochford
Council Offices, South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BW
East of England, England
Licensing enquiries
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