HMO Licensing in St Albans
Browse all 56 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for St Albans District Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £765.
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St Albans
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in St Albans?
St Albans District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. St Albans currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
56 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £765.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 1.5 storeys across licensed properties in St Albans.
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 St Albans 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 1 May 2021
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 56 |
| Register last updated | May 2021 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £765 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median units | 1.0 |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 1.5 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 36 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 3 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,364 (£599 + £765 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 St Albans?
Search licensed properties in St Albans from the council's public register. Register last updated May 2021. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (11 of 14)
Property search
56 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cathedral View, High Street, St Albans | — | 2 |
| 1 Doggetts Way, St Albans | — | 6 |
| 1 Maynard Drive, St Albans | — | 5 |
| 1 Ninnings Cottages, Rothamsted Estate, Harpenden | — | 5 |
| 10 Slowmans Close, Park Street, St. Albans | — | 10 |
| 105 St Anne's Road, London Colney | — | 5 |
| 11 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire | — | 6 |
| 12 Beech Road, St Albans | — | 6 |
| 13 Mandeville Drive, St Albans | — | 5 |
| 13-14 Springfield Road, St Albans | — | 12 |
| 14 Glenlyn Avenue, St Albans | — | 6 |
| 16 Edward Close, St Albans | — | 5 |
| 1A Doggetts Way, St Albans | — | 6 |
| 2 Britton Avenue, St Albans | — | 7 |
| 2 Lemsford Rd, St Albans | — | 22 |
| 20 Nelson Avenue, St Albans | — | 6 |
| 222A Hatfield Road, St Albans | — | 5 |
| 25 Trumpington Drive, St Albans | — | 6 |
| 26 Trumpington Drive, St Albans | — | 6 |
| 27 Sleapcross Gardens, Smallford | — | 6 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in St Albans
- What are the HMO licence requirements in St Albans?
- 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 St Albans have additional or selective licensing?
- St Albans 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 St Albans?
- 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 St Albans?
- Applications are made directly to St Albans, 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 St Albans about HMO licensing?
Office address
St Albans
Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE
East of England, England
Licensing enquiries
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