HMO Licensing in Southend-on-Sea
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Southend-on-Sea currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
4,637 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
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 Southend-on-Sea HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Local licensing note
Metastreet import includes all property licensing schemes (mandatory+selective+additional), not mandatory HMO only. 4637 rows vs ~997 expected HMO count.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 17 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 4,637 |
| Latest licence issued | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
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 Southend-on-Sea?
Search licensed properties in Southend-on-Sea from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Jun 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
4,637 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Albert Road, Southend-on-sea | SOU-762403570420 | — |
| 1, Allcoat House 27, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff-on-sea | SOU-209276526623 | — |
| 1, Ambleside Court 87, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-sea | SOU-527843152985 | — |
| 1, Ambleside Drive | SOU-479377806881 | — |
| 1, Anerley Road, Westcliff-on-sea | SOU-205028950253 | — |
| 1, Apple Court 1, Burdett Road, Southend-on-sea | SOU-993366051639 | — |
| 1, Arnold Avenue, Southend-on-sea | SOU-431404631972 | — |
| 1, Balmoral Road, Westcliff-on-sea | SOU-106950471417 | — |
| 1, Broadwater House Clifton Terrace, Southend-on-sea | SOU-133084809883 | — |
| 1, Burleigh Court Station Road, Westcliff-on-sea | SOU-506361557848 | — |
| 1, Canterbury Court 44, Ailsa Road, Westcliff-on-sea | SOU-041362971686 | — |
| 1, Chase Court Gardens 35, Chase Road, Southend-on-sea | SOU-608156149802 | — |
| 1, Chelsea Court 138, Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-sea | SOU-750867778624 | — |
| 1, Clifton Mews, Southend-on-sea | SOU-153024426702 | — |
| 1, Clover Villas Hartington Place, Southend-on-sea | SOU-273376283381 | — |
| 1, Collier Way, Southend-on-sea | SOU-077872478151 | — |
| 1, Conroy Court 339-341, Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | SOU-294079705113 | — |
| 1, Grange Gardens, Southend-on-sea | SOU-945415373455 | — |
| 1, Grange Heights 62-64, Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-sea | SOU-856978599101 | — |
| 1, Grosvenor Mansions Grosvenor Road, Westcliff-on-sea | SOU-346751704729 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Southend-on-Sea
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Southend-on-Sea?
- 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 Southend-on-Sea have additional or selective licensing?
- Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?
- 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 Southend-on-Sea?
- Applications are made directly to Southend-on-Sea, 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 Southend-on-Sea about HMO licensing?
Office address
Southend-on-Sea
t number is 01702 215000, Writing to us Southend-on-Sea City Council Civic Centre Victoria Avenue Southend-on-Sea Essex, SS2 6ER
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