HMO Licensing in Hounslow
Browse all 1,132 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Hounslow London Borough Council in London. Typical licence cost: £1,480.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Hounslow?
Hounslow London Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Hounslow currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
1,132 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,480.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people across licensed properties in Hounslow.
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 Hounslow London 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
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 1,132 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £1,480 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median units | 5.0 |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 22 |
Typical all-in cost: £2,079 (£599 + £1,480 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 Hounslow?
Search licensed properties in Hounslow from the council's public register. The council has not published a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (5 of 14)
Property search
1,132 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Baber Drive,Feltham | — | 3 |
| 1 Browning Way,Hounslow | — | 8 |
| 1 Chatsworth Close,Chiswick | — | 4 |
| 1 Dawes Avenue,Isleworth | — | 3 |
| 1 Field Close,Hounslow | — | 6 |
| 1 Fir Tree Road,Hounslow | — | 3 |
| 1 Harlington Road East,Feltham | — | 6 |
| 1 Hayling Avenue,Feltham | — | 6 |
| 1 Kings Avenue,Hounslow | — | 5 |
| 1 Livingstone Road,Hounslow | — | 4 |
| 1 Manor Gardens,Acton | — | 4 |
| 1 Northcote Avenue,Isleworth | — | 4 |
| 1 Park Avenue,Hounslow | — | 5 |
| 1 Shannon Close,Southall | — | 2 |
| 1 Sherringham Avenue,Feltham | — | 6 |
| 1 St Dunstans Road,Hounslow | — | 4 |
| 1 St Georges Mews,Sutton Court Road,Chiswick | — | 6 |
| 1 St James Court,Brooks Road,Chiswick | — | 6 |
| 1 The Alders,Feltham | — | 5 |
| 1 The Ridgeway,Acton | — | 3 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Hounslow
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Hounslow?
- 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 Hounslow have additional or selective licensing?
- Hounslow 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 Hounslow?
- 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 Hounslow?
- Applications are made directly to Hounslow, 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 Hounslow about HMO licensing?
Office address
Hounslow
Hounslow House 7 Bath Road Hounslow Middlesex, Greater London, TW3 3EB
London, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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