HMO Licensing in Southampton
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Southampton?
Southampton requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Southampton operates mandatory and additional licensing. Additional schemes often extend licensing to smaller HMOs — sometimes borough-wide, sometimes in named wards.
1,877 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Southampton.
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 Southampton 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 19 Jan 2025
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 1,877 |
| Register last updated | Jan 2025 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 34 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 9 |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | Yes |
| 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 Southampton?
Search licensed properties in Southampton from the council's public register. Register last updated Jan 2025. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (9 of 14)
Property search
1,877 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADELAIDE ROAD, 19 | 2019/06867/MANNLA | 6 |
| ALBERT ROAD SOUTH, 143 | 2023/04868/MANRST | 6 |
| ALBERT ROAD SOUTH, ATLANTIC MANSIONS, FLAT 8 | 2025/05286/ADDNSU | 3 |
| ALDER ROAD, 94 | 2025/01090/MANRST | 6 |
| ALEXANDRA ROAD, 61 | 2021/00295/MANNSU | 5 |
| ALFRED STREET, 32 | 2025/00131/MANRSU | 5 |
| ALFRED STREET, 47 | 2024/01494/MANRSU | 5 |
| ALFRED STREET, 55 | 2024/04496/MANRLA | 6 |
| ALFRED STREET, 58 | 2025/00707/MANRSU | 5 |
| ALMA ROAD, 10 | 2024/05853/MANRSU | 5 |
| ALMA ROAD, 11 | 2024/01278/MANRSU | 5 |
| ALMA ROAD, 119 | 2025/04405/MANRSU | 10 |
| ALMA ROAD, 12, TOP FLAT | 2023/03816/MANRST | 5 |
| ALMA ROAD, 15 | 2024/00527/MANRSU | 7 |
| ALMA ROAD, 17A, GROUND FLOOR FLAT | 2025/04557/MANRSU | 5 |
| ALMA ROAD, 18 | 2021/01674/MANRSU | 7 |
| ALMA ROAD, 20 | 2025/04221/MANNLA | 8 |
| ALMA ROAD, 22 | 2022/01467/MANRSU | 9 |
| ALMA ROAD, 25 | 2019/01263/MANNSU | 6 |
| ALMA ROAD, 31 | 2024/00602/MANRSU | 6 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Southampton
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Southampton?
- 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. Southampton also operates additional licensing, which can bring smaller shared houses into licensing in part or all of the district. 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 Southampton have additional or selective licensing?
- Yes. The licence schemes table above shows what Southampton currently operates based on published register and council data. Additional schemes often cover 3–4 person HMOs in chosen wards or borough-wide. Boundaries and start dates change — always verify the active scheme on the council's HMO licensing pages before marketing a property.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Southampton?
- 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 Southampton?
- Applications are made directly to Southampton, 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 Southampton about HMO licensing?
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