HMO Licensing in Medway
Browse all 241 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Medway Council in South East. Typical licence cost: £1,003.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Medway?
Medway Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Medway currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
241 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,003.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Medway.
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 Medway 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 16 Mar 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 241 |
| Latest licence issued | Mar 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £1,003 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 3.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 24 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 4 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,602 (£599 + £1,003 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 Medway?
Search licensed properties in Medway 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 (6 of 14)
Property search
241 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent. | — | 7 |
| 1 Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent. | — | 7 |
| 1 River Street, Gillingham. Kent. | — | 6 |
| 10 Grove Road, Gillingham, Kent. | — | 7 |
| 10 Nile Road, Gillingham, Kent. | — | 6 |
| 10 Priestfield Road, Gillingham, Kent. | — | 6 |
| 10 Prospect Avenue, Strood, Rochester. Kent. | — | 6 |
| 10 Watling Street, Gillingham. | — | 7 |
| 101 Shakespeare Road, Gillingham, Kent | — | 6 |
| 101 Weston Road, Strood, Rochester. Kent. | — | 7 |
| 103 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent. | — | 5 |
| 103 Castlemaine Avenue, Gillingham, Kent. | — | 6 |
| 103 Marlborough Road, Gillingham.Kent. | — | 5 |
| 106 Gillingham Road,Gillingham, Kent. | — | 6 |
| 106 Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester. Kent. | — | 5 |
| 106 Victoria Road, Chatham, Kent. | — | 6 |
| 108 Rainham Road, Gillingham, Kent. | — | 6 |
| 11 Albany Terrace, Chatham. Kent. | — | 7 |
| 11 Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent. | — | 6 |
| 110 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Kent | — | 5 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Medway
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Medway?
- 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 Medway have additional or selective licensing?
- Medway 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 Medway?
- 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 Medway?
- Applications are made directly to Medway, 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 Medway about HMO licensing?
Office address
Medway
Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR
South East, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
Location map
Nearby councils
Other South East authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.