HMO Licensing in Hackney
Browse all 3,670 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Hackney Borough Council in London. Typical licence cost: £950.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Hackney?
Hackney Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Hackney currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
3,670 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £950.
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 Hackney 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 21 May 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 3,670 |
| Latest licence issued | May 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £950 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,549 (£599 + £950 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 Hackney?
Search licensed properties in Hackney 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
Fields published by the council (6 of 14)
Property search
3,670 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Aden Grove, Hackney, London | HAC-490361017476 | — |
| 1, Alconbury Road, Hackney, London | HAC-149664 | — |
| 1, Balmes Road, Hackney, London | HAC-138676 | — |
| 1, Cedra Court Cazenove Road, Hackney, London | HAC-756952436305 | — |
| 1, Choudhury Estate 1, Leswin Place, Hackney, London | HAC-875672355748 | — |
| 1, Cliff Court 4, Fountayne Road, Hackney, London | HAC-780158208593 | — |
| 1, Gibson Gardens, Hackney, London | HAC-758031245788 | — |
| 1, Gilwell Court 164, Clarence Road, Hackney, London | HAC-474798693974 | — |
| 1, Goodrich House Amhurst Park, Hackney, London | HAC-150687 | — |
| 1, Groombridge Road, Hackney, London | HAC-046249225887 | — |
| 1, Gunton Road, Hackney, London | HAC-701701617681 | — |
| 1, Haines Close Lawford Road, Hackney, London | HAC-122154 | — |
| 1, Kingsmead House Homerton Road, London | HAC-172884 | — |
| 1, Lydon Row Brownswood Road, Hackney, London | HAC-104791417828 | — |
| 1, Miltiadou House Finsbury Park Road, Hackney, London | HAC-130368 | — |
| 1, Reighton Road, Hackney, London | HAC-541628797800 | — |
| 1, Rushmore Road, Hackney, London | HAC-191619 | — |
| 1, Rustic Court Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, London | HAC-219389 | — |
| 1, Sanford Walk, Hackney, London | HAC-103930 | — |
| 1, Slindon Court Stoke Newington High Street, London | HAC-778156600486 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Hackney
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Hackney?
- 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 Hackney have additional or selective licensing?
- Hackney 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 Hackney?
- 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 Hackney?
- Applications are made directly to Hackney, 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 Hackney about HMO licensing?
Office address
Hackney
Hackney Service Centre 1 Hillman Street London, Greater London, E8 1DY
London, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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