HMO Licensing in Kensington and Chelsea
Browse all 827 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council in London. Typical licence cost: £1,400.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Kensington and Chelsea?
Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Kensington and Chelsea operates mandatory and additional licensing. Additional schemes often extend licensing to smaller HMOs — sometimes borough-wide, sometimes in named wards.
827 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,400.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 5.0 people across licensed properties in Kensington and Chelsea.
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 Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Local licensing note
Authoritative register is council PDF; Metastreet database is supplementary.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 27 Apr 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 827 |
| Register last updated | Apr 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £1,400 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 5.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 360 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,999 (£599 + £1,400 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | Yes |
| 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 Kensington and Chelsea?
Search licensed properties in Kensington and Chelsea from the council's public register. Register last updated Apr 2026. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (10 of 14)
Property search
827 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Clearwater Terrace, London | KAC-121806789810 | 5 |
| 1, Dove Mews, London | KAC-869877543347 | 3 |
| 1, Dudmaston Mews | KAC-615285671516 | 5 |
| 1, Emperor's Gate | KAC-255028663174 | 21 |
| 1, Kensington Park Road, London | KAC-873197500662 | 17 |
| 1, Kensington Square | KAC-826557337584 | 10 |
| 1, Mcgregor Road | KAC-752695856751 | 20 |
| 100, St Mark's Road, London | KAC-766003339388 | 5 |
| 101-103, Oakley Street, London | KAC-508984404501 | 25 |
| 101a, Golborne Road, London | KAC-830809260605 | 4 |
| 108, Highlever Road, London | KAC-401953468405 | 13 |
| 109, Barkston Gardens, London | KAC-382627067114 | 5 |
| 109, Tavistock Crescent, London | KAC-811845517318 | 5 |
| 109, Wiltshire Close, London | KAC-322159820778 | 5 |
| 10a, North Pole Road, London | KAC-650464411110 | 5 |
| 11, Middle Row, London | KAC-384810069690 | 5 |
| 113, Old Brompton Road | KAC-188232747636 | 12 |
| 12, Roland Gardens, London | KAC-054190069995 | 25 |
| 12, Stadium Street, London | KAC-281711617408 | 8 |
| 12, Wetherby Place | KAC-593922234358 | 17 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Kensington and Chelsea
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Kensington and Chelsea?
- 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. Kensington and Chelsea also operates additional licensing, which can bring smaller shared houses into licensing in part or all of the district. 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 Kensington and Chelsea have additional or selective licensing?
- Yes. The licence schemes table above shows what Kensington and Chelsea currently operates based on published register and council data. Additional schemes often cover 3–4 person HMOs in chosen wards or borough-wide. Boundaries and start dates change — always verify the active scheme on the council's HMO licensing pages before marketing a property.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Kensington and Chelsea?
- 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 Kensington and Chelsea?
- Applications are made directly to Kensington and Chelsea, 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 Kensington and Chelsea about HMO licensing?
Office address
Kensington and Chelsea
Town Hall, Hornton Street, Greater London, W8 7NX
London, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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