What are the HMO licence requirements in Sevenoaks?

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 Sevenoaks have additional or selective licensing?

Sevenoaks 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.

How do I apply for an HMO licence in Sevenoaks?

Applications are made directly to Sevenoaks, 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.

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HMO Licensing in Sevenoaks

21 licensed HMOs

£? typical fee

MandatoryAdditionalSelective

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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Sevenoaks?

Sevenoaks District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Sevenoaks currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.

21 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.

Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Sevenoaks.

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 Sevenoaks District Council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 3 Jun 2026

Licensed HMO Statistics

Metric	Value	Context
Registered HMOs	21	Imported register
Latest licence issued	Jun 2026	Most recent issue date in register
Mandatory licence cost	Pending results	Awaiting council fee data
Mandatory licence length	5 years	From issue
Median occupants	6.0	Typical occupancy
Median storeys	3.0	Typical building height
Largest recorded HMO	18	Max occupants
Tallest recorded HMO	4	Max storeys

Licence schemes

Scheme	Description	This council
Mandatory	5+ people, 2+ households	Required by law
Additional	Smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)	No
Selective	All private rentals in an area	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 Sevenoaks?

Search licensed properties in Sevenoaks 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 (10 of 14)

AddressPostcodeLicence typeLicence noMax occupantsStoreysIssue dateExpiry dateLicencee nameAgent name

Property search

21 licensed HMOs in the register

Address	Postcode	Licence No	Expiry	Units
(Sun Do) 61 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent , TN13 1JF, , UPRN: 100061011748	TN13 1JF	100061011748	28 Sep 2027	8
1 Hill Farm Cottages, Farningham Road, Dartford, Kent, DA4 0JS, , UPRN:050002007824	DA4 0JS	050002007824	4 Mar 2030	5
178 London Road, Dunton Green, TN13 2TB, , UPRN: 100061013762	TN13 2TB	100061013762	8 Feb 2029	7
18 Highcroft Cottages, London Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DB, , UPRN: 100062076565	BR8 8DB	100062076565	16 Jan 2030	5
19A Market Square Westerham, TN16 1AN, , UPRN: 10094318486	TN16 1AN	10094318486	20 Jun 2029	5
2 Phillippines Close Edenbridge , Kent , TN8 5GN, , UPRN: 10013770529	TN8 5GN	10013770529	16 Jan 2030	8
21A Market Square Westerham, TN16 1AN, UPRN: 10094318487	TN16 1AN	10094318487	20 Jun 2029	5
3 Hill Farm Cottages, Farningham Road, Dartford, Kent, DA4 0JS, , UPRN:050002007826	DA4 0JS	050002007826	8 Feb 2031	5
312 Northview, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TD, , UPRN: 100061026696	BR8 7TD	100061026696	2 Jun 2031	6
49 Granville Road Sevenoaks , Kent, TN13 1HB, , UPRN: 100061010603	TN13 1HB	100061010603	17 Dec 2027	12
5 The Patch Riverhead Kent, TN13 3DH, , UPRN: 100061019916	TN13 3DH	100061019916	16 Jan 2030	6
52 Conifer Way , Swanley , Kent, BR8 7UJ, , UPRN: 100061023170	BR8 7UJ	100061023170	2 Sep 2030	6
55 High Street , Swanley , BR8 8AF, , UPRN: 100061024938	BR8 8AF	100061024938	23 Jul 2029	7
7A High Street , Swanley, Kent, , BR8 8AE, , UPRN: 100062276828	BR8 8AE	100062276828	12 Mar 2030	5
Brands Hatch Place Hotel Brands Hatch Road Fawkham Longfield , Kent, DA3 8NQ, , UPRN: 100062316029	DA3 8NQ	100062316029	14 Mar 2028	11
Letitia, Botsom Lane, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6BL, , UPRN: 100061006737	TN15 6BL	100061006737	22 Oct 2029	6
Lion Hotel , Farningham Kent, , DA4 0DP, , UPRN: 100062317111	DA4 0DP	100062317111	5 Jan 2028	12
Millsleigh, , London Road, Dunton Green, , Kent, TN13 2TJ, , UPRN: 100061013814	TN13 2TJ	100061013814	23 Jul 2029	18
Retreat House , Polhill , Halstead , Kent , TN14 7AA, , UPRN: 200001896863	TN14 7AA	200001896863	13 Aug 2030	8
Tamarind Fine Dining, 3 The Parade, Dynes Road, Kemsing, TN15 6RE, , UPRN: 100062074694	TN15 6RE	100062074694	—	6

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Sevenoaks

What are the HMO licence requirements in Sevenoaks?: 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 Sevenoaks have additional or selective licensing?: Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks?: 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 Sevenoaks?: Applications are made directly to Sevenoaks, 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 Sevenoaks about HMO licensing?

Office address

Sevenoaks

Argyle Road Sevenoaks Kent, Kent, TN13 1HG

South East, England

Licensing enquiries

psh@sevenoaks.gov.uk

01732 227000

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