HMO Licensing in South Oxfordshire
Check HMO licence requirements and access official application links for South Oxfordshire District Council in South East. Typical licence cost: £720.
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South Oxfordshire
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in South Oxfordshire?
South Oxfordshire District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. South Oxfordshire currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
The mandatory licence fee is £720.
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 South Oxfordshire District Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Local licensing note
PDF public register (Jun 2026 export)
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 30 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 57 |
| Register last updated | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £720 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 43 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 3 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,319 (£599 + £720 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 South Oxfordshire?
Search licensed properties in South Oxfordshire from the council's public register. Register last updated Jun 2026. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (10 of 14)
Property search
57 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Collingwood Avenue, Didcot, Oxon | — | 6 |
| 10 The Croft, Didcot, Oxon | — | 6 |
| 106 Kynaston Road, Didcot, Oxon | — | 5 |
| 11 The Croft, Didcot, Oxon | — | 8 |
| 12 Sandringha m Rd, Didcot, Oxon | — | 5 |
| 127 Brasenose Rd, Didcot | — | 6 |
| 14 Haydon Road, Didcot, Oxon | — | 10 |
| 15 Hardings Strings, Didcot, Oxon | — | 6 |
| 15 The Croft, Didcot, Oxon | — | 5 |
| 155 The Broadway,, Didcot, Oxon | — | 7 |
| 16 Barnes Road, Didcot | — | 9 |
| 169 Broadway, Didcot, Oxon | — | 5 |
| 177 Reading Road, Henley on Thames, Oxon | — | 5 |
| 17A St Martins Street, Wallingford, Oxon | — | 5 |
| 17B St Martins Street, Wallingford, Oxon | — | 5 |
| 17D St Martins Street, Wallingford, Oxon | — | 5 |
| 18 Drake Avenue, Didcot, Oxon | — | 6 |
| 19 Glyn Avenue, Didcot, Oxon | — | 6 |
| 2 Abbott Road, Didcot, Oxon | — | 6 |
| 2 Newlands Avenue, Didcot, Oxon | — | 6 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in South Oxfordshire
- What are the HMO licence requirements in South Oxfordshire?
- 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 South Oxfordshire have additional or selective licensing?
- South Oxfordshire 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 South Oxfordshire?
- 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 South Oxfordshire?
- Applications are made directly to South Oxfordshire, 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 South Oxfordshire about HMO licensing?
Office address
South Oxfordshire
Abbey House Abbey Close Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3JE
South East, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
Location map
Nearby councils
Other South East authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.