HMO Licensing in Reading
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Reading?
Reading Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Reading currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
1,175 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 Reading 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 23 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 1,175 |
| Latest licence issued | Jun 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 Reading?
Search licensed properties in Reading from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Jun 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (5 of 14)
Property search
1,175 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Clent Road | RBC-861040689839 | — |
| 1, College Road, Reading | RBC-138130626908 | — |
| 1, Eldon Road, Reading | RBC-501387680869 | — |
| 1, Granby Gardens, Reading | RBC-166575245206 | — |
| 1, Hamilton Road | RBC-726908296744 | — |
| 1, Maple Gardens, Reading | RBC-062291789734 | — |
| 1, Mitcham Close, Reading | RBC-907856870362 | — |
| 1, School Terrace, Reading | RBC-782835259586 | — |
| 1, Sherman Road, Reading | RBC-198413255668 | — |
| 1, Star Road, Caversham, Reading | RBC-403813734848 | — |
| 1, Upper Redlands Road, Reading | RBC-852912288773 | — |
| 1, Valentia Road, Reading | RBC-979407869314 | — |
| 10, Alpine Street, Reading | RBC-181762504785 | — |
| 10, Basingstoke Road, Reading | RBC-587845127914 | — |
| 10, Benyon Court, Reading | RBC-305759846247 | — |
| 10, Donnington Road, Reading | RBC-163285230516 | — |
| 10, Field Road, Reading | RBC-583201373928 | — |
| 10, Hamilton Road, Reading | RBC-609695158868 | — |
| 10, Hillside Allcroft Road, Reading | RBC-277006255092 | — |
| 10, Holmes Road, Reading | RBC-345525751191 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Reading
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Reading?
- 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 Reading have additional or selective licensing?
- Reading 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 Reading?
- 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 Reading?
- Applications are made directly to Reading, 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 Reading about HMO licensing?
Office address
Reading
Civic Offices, Bridge St, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LU
South East, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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