HMO Licensing in Brighton and Hove
Browse all 2,941 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Brighton and Hove in South East.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Brighton and Hove?
Brighton and Hove requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Brighton and Hove currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
2,941 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Brighton and Hove.
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 Brighton and Hove 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 24 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 2,941 |
| Register last updated | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median storeys | 3.0 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 6 |
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 Brighton and Hove?
Search licensed properties in Brighton and Hove from the council's public register. Register last updated Jun 2026. View the council's official register
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Property search
2,941 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Abbotsbury Close, Saltdean, Brighton | 2022/01501/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Argyle Villas, Brighton | 2022/00887/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Auckland Drive, Brighton | 2023/01238/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Barcombe Road, Brighton | 2025/02202/HMOADD/PS | — |
| 1 Braybon Yard, Lauriston Road, Brighton | 2024/05550/HMOADD/PS | — |
| 1 Bristol Rise, Bowring Way, Brighton | 2025/01930/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Bristol Street, Brighton | 2025/00481/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Buckingham Street, Brighton | 2023/01936/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Bute Street, Brighton | 2025/00505/HMOADD/PS | — |
| 1 Colbourne Avenue, Brighton | 2024/00325/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Coldean Lane, Brighton | 2024/03151/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Coleman Street, Brighton | 2025/01586/HMOADD/PS | — |
| 1 Coronation Street, Brighton | 2021/02090/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Cowper Street, Hove | 2022/03513/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Dartmouth Crescent, Brighton | 2024/02487/HMOADD/PS | — |
| 1 De Montfort Road, Brighton | 2023/01673/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 2024/03180/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 Dorset Gardens, Brighton | 2023/00239/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 East Court, 222 Portland Road, Hove | 2022/01293/HMO/PS | — |
| 1 East Drive, Brighton | 2021/03312/HMO/PS | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Brighton and Hove
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Brighton and Hove?
- 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 Brighton and Hove have additional or selective licensing?
- Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove?
- 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 Brighton and Hove?
- Applications are made directly to Brighton and Hove, 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 Brighton and Hove about HMO licensing?
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