HMO Licensing in Thurrock
Browse all 239 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Thurrock in East of England.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Thurrock?
Thurrock requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Thurrock currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
239 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 Thurrock 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 27 May 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 239 |
| Latest licence issued | May 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 Thurrock?
Search licensed properties in Thurrock from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is May 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
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239 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Alfred Street, Grays | 20/00715/HMO | — |
| 1 Arthur Street, Grays | 22/00556/HMO | — |
| 1 Buckley Close, Corringham | 20/00912/HMO | — |
| 1 Callan Grove South Ockendon Essex | 24/00417/HMO | — |
| 1 Gordon Road, Grays | 19/00465/HMO | — |
| 1 Grove Road, Grays | 20/00299/HMO | — |
| 1 Manor Way, Grays | 20/00514/HMOAD | — |
| 1 Montrose Mews Stanford Le Hope Essex | 24/00942/HMO | — |
| 1 Salisbury Road, Grays, Essex | 25/00578/HMO | — |
| 1 Williamsons Way, Corringham | 23/01102/HMO | — |
| 10 Cowper Avenue Tilbury Essex | 24/00776/HMO | — |
| 10 Elgar Gardens, Tilbury | 19/01499/HMO | — |
| 10 Pembroke Drive, Aveley | 20/01007/HMO | — |
| 10 Riverview Flats, London Road, Purfleet-on-Thames | 23/01033/HMO | — |
| 101 Grove Road, Grays | 20/00284/HMO | — |
| 105 Orsett Road, Grays | 20/00703/HMOAD | — |
| 107 Cromwell Road, Grays | 21/01158/HMO | — |
| 11 Dove Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays | 21/00266/HMO | — |
| 11 Gaylor Road, Tilbury | 20/00201/HMO | — |
| 11 Webster Road, Stanford-le-Hope | 21/00113/HMO | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Thurrock
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Thurrock?
- 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 Thurrock have additional or selective licensing?
- Thurrock 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 Thurrock?
- 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 Thurrock?
- Applications are made directly to Thurrock, 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 Thurrock about HMO licensing?
Office address
Thurrock
Our main offices are the Civic Offices, Grays, RM17 6SL
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