How many councils are in North West?

North West has 36 local authorities in this directory. Each council enforces HMO licensing and may operate additional or selective schemes.

Does North West have additional HMO licensing?

Check each council page for current licensing schemes. Additional licensing can be introduced or extended by councils.

Where can I find HMO register data for North West?

This directory links to council HMO registers where available. We show 3,011 licensed HMOs across North West from published registers.

HMO Licensing in North West

36 councils with HMO licensing information in North West.

36 councils

3,011 licensed HMOs

What are the HMO licensing requirements in North West?

North West has 36 local authorities responsible for HMO licensing. Mandatory licensing applies where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities.

3,011 licensed HMOs are recorded in published registers across North West.

Browse council pages below for fees, register data, and official application links.

Source: Housing Act 2004 and local council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers

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Which councils in North West have HMO licensing?

Councils with HMO licensing in North West

BlabyDistrict Council	20	—	—	—
Blackburn with DarwenBorough Council	—	—	—	£900
BlackpoolBorough Council	—	—	—	£542
BoltonMetropolitan Borough Council	—	—	—	£778
BurnleyBorough Council	—	—	—	—
BuryMetropolitan Borough Council	—	—	—	£536
Cheshire EastCouncil	20	—	—	£440
Cheshire West and Chester	—	—	—	£520
ChorleyBorough Council	—	—	—	—
Cumberland	—	—	—	—

What other regions in England have HMO licensing?

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Common questions about HMO licensing in North West

How many councils are in North West?: North West has 36 local authorities in this directory. Each council enforces HMO licensing and may operate additional or selective schemes.
Does North West have additional HMO licensing?: Check each council page for current licensing schemes. Additional licensing can be introduced or extended by councils.
Where can I find HMO register data for North West?: This directory links to council HMO registers where available. We show 3,011 licensed HMOs across North West from published registers.

Summary

Councils36

Licensed HMOs3,011