HMO Licensing in Barking and Dagenham
Browse all 7,298 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Barking and Dagenham Borough Council in London. Typical licence cost: £1,000.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Barking and Dagenham currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
7,298 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,000.
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 Barking and Dagenham 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 24 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 7,298 |
| Latest licence issued | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £1,000 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,599 (£599 + £1,000 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 Barking and Dagenham?
Search licensed properties in Barking and Dagenham 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
7,298 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 Flat Above, Gibbards Cottages Upney Lane, Barking | BDC-908124719568 | — |
| 1, Admiral Court Stern Close, Barking | BDC-769827193664 | — |
| 1, Alexandra Road, Romford | BDC-297881432578 | — |
| 1, Amidas Gardens, Dagenham | BDC-104576646778 | — |
| 1, Ashdown Court Harts Lane, Barking | BDC-348594903014 | — |
| 1, Back Lane, Romford | BDC-390388347083 | — |
| 1, Barnmead Gardens, Dagenham | BDC-574091478651 | — |
| 1, Bentry Close, Dagenham | BDC-961312871300 | — |
| 1, Blanchard Apartments 13, Ager Avenue, Dagenham | BDC-897724292621 | — |
| 1, Bowery Court St Marks Place, Dagenham | BDC-601007548485 | — |
| 1, Bradfield Drive, Barking | BDC-082716793493 | — |
| 1, Bristol House Margaret Bondfield Avenue, Barking | BDC-139623 | — |
| 1, Burdetts Road, Dagenham | BDC-198790578422 | — |
| 1, Burnham Road, Dagenham | BDC-581464277516 | — |
| 1, Calverley Crescent, Dagenham | BDC-203549773572 | — |
| 1, Claridge Road, Dagenham | BDC-262725702913 | — |
| 1, Clementhorpe Road, Dagenham | BDC-664108953778 | — |
| 1, Cories Close, Dagenham | BDC-769161081876 | — |
| 1, Cuthberga Close, Barking | BDC-845283182056 | — |
| 1, Cutter Court Tide Street, Barking | BDC-684223962133 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Barking and Dagenham
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Barking and Dagenham?
- 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 Barking and Dagenham have additional or selective licensing?
- Barking and Dagenham 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 Barking and Dagenham?
- 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 Barking and Dagenham?
- Applications are made directly to Barking and Dagenham, 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 Barking and Dagenham about HMO licensing?
Office address
Barking and Dagenham
Barking Town Hall 1 Town Square Barking, Greater London, IG11 7LU
London, England
Licensing enquiries
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