How many councils are in South East?

South East has 64 local authorities in this directory. Each council enforces HMO licensing and may operate additional or selective schemes.

Does South East have additional HMO licensing?

Yes. 1 council in South East operate additional licensing schemes. Check each council page for details.

Where can I find HMO register data for South East?

This directory links to council HMO registers where available. We show 10,420 licensed HMOs across South East from published registers.

HMO Licensing in South East

64 councils with HMO licensing information in South East.

64 councils

10,420 licensed HMOs

1 with additional licensing

What are the HMO licensing requirements in South East?

South East has 64 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.

10,420 licensed HMOs are recorded in published registers. 1 council operate additional licensing across South East.

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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Which councils in South East have HMO licensing?

Councils with HMO licensing in South East

AdurDistrict Council	—	—	—	—
ArunDistrict Council	—	—	—	—
AshfordBorough Council	—	—	—	£397
Basingstoke and DeaneBorough Council	83	—	—	—
Bracknell ForestCouncil	—	—	—	—
Brighton and Hove	2,941	—	—	—
BuckinghamshireCounty Council	132	—	—	£875
CanterburyCity Council	—	—	—	—
CherwellDistrict Council	—	—	—	£700
ChichesterDistrict Council	—	—	—	—

What other regions in England have HMO licensing?

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Common questions about HMO licensing in South East

How many councils are in South East?: South East has 64 local authorities in this directory. Each council enforces HMO licensing and may operate additional or selective schemes.
Does South East have additional HMO licensing?: Yes. 1 council in South East operate additional licensing schemes. Check each council page for details.
Where can I find HMO register data for South East?: This directory links to council HMO registers where available. We show 10,420 licensed HMOs across South East from published registers.

Summary

Councils64

Licensed HMOs10,420

Additional licensing1