HMO Licensing in Cheshire East
Browse all 20 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Cheshire East Council in North West. Typical licence cost: £440.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Cheshire East?
Cheshire East Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Cheshire East currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
20 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £440.
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 Cheshire East 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 | 20 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £440 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,039 (£599 + £440 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 Cheshire East?
Search licensed properties in Cheshire East 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 (4 of 14)
Property search
20 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CW1 2BJ | CEC/HMO/0062 | — |
| CW1 5BB | CEC/HMO/0063 | — |
| CW1 6EX | CEC/HMO/0037 | — |
| CW10 9AE | CEC/HMO/0059 | — |
| CW2 6NU | CEC/HMO/0061 | — |
| CW2 6NX | CEC/HMO/0053 | — |
| CW2 6PF | CEC/HMO/0046 | — |
| CW2 6PF | CEC/HMO/0058 | — |
| CW2 7HL | CEC/HMO/0050 | — |
| CW2 7HL | CEC/HMO/0048 | — |
| CW2 7HP | CEC/HMO/0047 | — |
| CW2 7LE | CEC/HMO/0039 | — |
| CW2 7PH | CEC/HMO/0056 | — |
| SK10 2DS | CEC/HMO/0049 | — |
| SK10 3JA | CEC/HMO/0041 | — |
| SK11 6PZ | CEC/HMO/0052 | — |
| SK11 6QS | CEC/HMO/0042 | — |
| SK11 6RZ | CEC/HMO/0057 | — |
| SK11 7NH | CEC/HMO/0065 | — |
| SK11 8JG | CEC/HMO/0060 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Cheshire East
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Cheshire East?
- 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 Cheshire East have additional or selective licensing?
- Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East?
- 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 Cheshire East?
- Applications are made directly to Cheshire East, 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 Cheshire East about HMO licensing?
Office address
Cheshire East
C/O Delamere House Delamere Street Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2LL
North West, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Other North West authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.