HMO Licensing in West Suffolk
Browse all 115 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for West Suffolk in East of England. Typical licence cost: £400.
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West Suffolk
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in West Suffolk?
West Suffolk requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. West Suffolk currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
115 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £400.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in West Suffolk.
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 West Suffolk 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 26 Jan 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 115 |
| Latest licence issued | Jan 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £400 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 147 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 4 |
Typical all-in cost: £999 (£599 + £400 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 West Suffolk?
Search licensed properties in West Suffolk from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Jan 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (10 of 14)
Property search
115 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 St Marys Square, Newmarket | HMO0118 | 5 |
| 1 The Pightle, Haverhill | HMO0158 | 5 |
| 1 Woodcock Close, Haverhill, Suffolk | HMO0093 | 5 |
| 107, Crowland Road, Haverhill, Suffolk | HMO0117 | 6 |
| 108A Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | HMO0096 | 5 |
| 11 Harewood Terrace, Haverhill, Suffolk | HMO0171 | 5 |
| 114 Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | HMO0028 | 6 |
| 12 Tannersfield Way, Newmarket, Suffolk | HMO0103 | 5 |
| 12 Woodcock Close, Haverhill, Suffolk | HMO0167 | 6 |
| 123 Queens Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | HMO0147 | 5 |
| 126 St Johns Close, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7NZ. | HMO0041 | 5 |
| 13 Old Station Road Newmarket Suffolk | HMO0049 | 13 |
| 14 Bury Park Drive, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | HMO0040 | 8 |
| 14D North Terrace, Mildenhall, Suffolk | HMO0102 | 6 |
| 15 Bedford Court, Haverhill, Suffolk | HMO0142 | 5 |
| 15 Old Station Road, Newmarket | HMO0083 | 8 |
| 15 St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | HMO0122 | 6 |
| 15 The Avenue, Newmarket, Suffolk | HMO0029 | 13 |
| 16 Out Northgate, Bury St Edmunds | HMO0064 | 6 |
| 1A Oxford Street, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk | HMO0024 | 5 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in West Suffolk
- What are the HMO licence requirements in West Suffolk?
- 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 West Suffolk have additional or selective licensing?
- West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk?
- 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 West Suffolk?
- Applications are made directly to West Suffolk, 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 West Suffolk about HMO licensing?
Office address
West Suffolk
Western Way, Suffolk, IP33 3YU
East of England, England
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other East of England authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.