HMO Licensing in Welwyn Hatfield
Browse all 514 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £930.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Welwyn Hatfield?
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Welwyn Hatfield currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
514 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £930.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 5.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Welwyn Hatfield.
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 Welwyn Hatfield Borough 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 Sep 2025
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 514 |
| Latest licence issued | Sep 2025 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £930 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 5.0 |
| Median storeys | 3.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 10 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 5 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,529 (£599 + £930 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 Welwyn Hatfield?
Search licensed properties in Welwyn Hatfield from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Sep 2025. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (9 of 14)
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514 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chipmunk Chase Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 1 Coney Close Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 1 Cunningham Avenue Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 1 Errington Close Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 1 Gorse Close Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 1 Hill Ley Hatfield Herts | — | 8 |
| 1 Queen Bee Court Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 1 Walker Grove Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 1 Willow Way Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 1 Wood Close Hatfield Herts | — | 7 |
| 1 Wood Vale Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 10 Chipmunk Chase Hatfield Herts | — | 6 |
| 10 Fern Dells Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 10 Hill Ley Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 10 Horsa Gardens Hatfield Herts | — | 6 |
| 10 Link Walk Hatfield Herts | — | 6 |
| 10 Martin Close Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 10 Meadow Croft Hatfield Herts | — | 6 |
| 100 Deerswood Avenue Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
| 102 Aldykes Hatfield Herts | — | 5 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Welwyn Hatfield
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Welwyn Hatfield?
- 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 Welwyn Hatfield have additional or selective licensing?
- Welwyn Hatfield 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 Welwyn Hatfield?
- 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 Welwyn Hatfield?
- Applications are made directly to Welwyn Hatfield, 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 Welwyn Hatfield about HMO licensing?
Office address
Welwyn Hatfield
The Campus Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AE
East of England, England
Licensing enquiries
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