HMO Licensing in Rochdale
Browse all 95 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Rochdale Borough Council in North West. Typical licence cost: £768.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Rochdale?
Rochdale Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Rochdale currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
95 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £768.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Rochdale.
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 Rochdale 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 29 May 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 95 |
| Latest licence issued | May 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £768 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 27 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 4 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,367 (£599 + £768 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 Rochdale?
Search licensed properties in Rochdale 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 (7 of 14)
Property search
95 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Grandidge Street, Rochdale | — | 12 |
| 1 OGrLa11n d3AidFge Street, Rochdale | — | 11 |
| 10 Spread Eagle, Cheetham Street Rochdale | — | — |
| 102 Bridge Street, Heywood | — | 10 |
| 103 MQu2e4 e6nAsW Park Road, Heywood | — | 7 |
| 103 Rochdale Road, Middleton | — | 7 |
| 103 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale | — | — |
| 111 Kingsway, Middleton | — | 6 |
| 117 OCrLa1w1 4foLrDd Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NT | — | 5 |
| 12 Mellalieu Street, Middleton | — | 9 |
| 12 Mellalieu Street, Middleton | — | 8 |
| 12 OAbLb10o t1tE SFtreet, Rochdale | — | 6 |
| 123 Manchester Road, Rochdale | — | 6 |
| 131 Halifax Road, Rochdale | — | 8 |
| 14 Cheapside, Middleton | — | 9 |
| 14 Mellalieu Street, Middleton | — | 8 |
| 15 MCr2o4n 2keSyFshaw Road, Rochdale, OL12 0QR | — | 6 |
| 16 Mellalieu Street, Middleton | — | 9 |
| 16 Moss Street, Rochdale | — | 5 |
| 18 Mellalieu Street, Middleton | — | 3 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Rochdale
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Rochdale?
- 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 Rochdale have additional or selective licensing?
- Rochdale 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 Rochdale?
- 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 Rochdale?
- Applications are made directly to Rochdale, 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 Rochdale about HMO licensing?
Office address
Rochdale
Private Sector Housing Number One Riverside Smith Street Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1XU
North West, England
Licensing enquiries
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Other North West authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.