HMO Licensing in Dartford
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Dartford?
Dartford Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Dartford currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
99 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
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 Dartford 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 24 Mar 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 99 |
| Latest licence issued | Mar 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
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 Dartford?
Search licensed properties in Dartford from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Mar 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
99 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bankside Close, Bexley, Kent | 25/00485/HMOMAN | — |
| 1 Gothic Close, Wilmington, Kent | 24/00108/HMOMAN | — |
| 1 Greenbanks, Wilmington, Kent | 22/00209/HMOMAN | — |
| 1 The Orchard, Mounts Road, Greenhithe, Kent | 25/00461/HMOMAN | — |
| 10 Broomhill Road, Dartford, Kent | 24/00014/HMOMAN | — |
| 10 Denton Terrace, Bexley, Kent | 22/00377/HMOMAN | — |
| 100 Fulwich Road, Dartford, Kent | 25/00166/HMOMAN | — |
| 100A Fulwich Road, Dartford, Kent | 23/00313/HMOMAN | — |
| 101 Colney Road, Dartford, Kent | 23/00225/HMOMAN | — |
| 101 East Hill, Dartford, Kent | 24/00249/HMOMAN | — |
| 101 The Brent, Dartford, Kent | 23/00165/HMOMAN | — |
| 102 Church Road, Swanscombe, Kent | 24/00050/HMOMAN | — |
| 103 St Albans Road, Dartford, Kent | 26/00005/HMOMAN | — |
| 108 The Brent, Dartford, Kent | 25/00297/HMOMAN | — |
| 11 Plantation Close, Horns Cross, Greenhithe, Kent | 25/00583/HMOMAN | — |
| 110 North Road, Dartford, Kent | 23/00164/HMOMAN | — |
| 12 Cranford Road, Dartford, Kent | 25/00612/HMOMAN | — |
| 122 Hawley Road, Dartford, Kent | 24/00463/HMOMAN | — |
| 123A Milton Road, Swanscombe, Kent | 26/00027/HMOMAN | — |
| 125A Milton Road, Swanscombe, Kent | 26/00054/HMOMAN | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Dartford
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Dartford?
- 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 Dartford have additional or selective licensing?
- Dartford 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 Dartford?
- 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 Dartford?
- Applications are made directly to Dartford, 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 Dartford about HMO licensing?
Office address
Dartford
Civic Centre Home Gardens Dartford Kent, Kent, DA1 1DR
South East, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other South East authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.