HMO Licensing in Warrington
Browse all 234 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Warrington Borough Council in North West. Typical licence cost: £420.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Warrington?
Warrington Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Warrington currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
234 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £420.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Warrington.
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 Warrington 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 | 234 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £420 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 25 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 4 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,019 (£599 + £420 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 Warrington?
Search licensed properties in Warrington 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 (7 of 14)
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234 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Folly Lane | 130b | 5 |
| 1 Mayfield Road | 296 | 6 |
| 1 Regency Square | 141A | 6 |
| 1 Wallis Street | 187b | 6 |
| 1 Winifred Street | 193 | 5 |
| 10 Enville Street | 216 | 6 |
| 10 Froghall Lane Warrington | 52b | 12 |
| 10 Hanover St Warrington | 36C | 10 |
| 101 Old Liverpool Road | 109a | 6 |
| 103 Lovely La Warrington | 30B | 6 |
| 104 Lovely Lane | 58b | 6 |
| 106 Lovely Lane | 110b | 6 |
| 107 Bewsey Road Warrington | 123B | 10 |
| 107 Lovely Lane | 299 | 7 |
| 108 Gorsey Lane | 285 | 6 |
| 11 Folly Lane | 188 | 5 |
| 11 Longdin St Warrington | 25C | 6 |
| 111 Lovely Lane | 249 | 5 |
| 112 Chester Road | 44B | 5 |
| 114 Lovely Lane | 259 | 5 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Warrington
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Warrington?
- 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 Warrington have additional or selective licensing?
- Warrington 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 Warrington?
- 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 Warrington?
- Applications are made directly to Warrington, 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 Warrington about HMO licensing?
Office address
Warrington
1 Time Square Warrington, Lancashire, WA1 2NT
North West, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other North West authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.