HMO Licensing in Vale of White Horse
Browse all 41 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Vale of White Horse District Council in South East. Typical licence cost: £720.
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Vale of White Horse
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Vale of White Horse?
Vale of White Horse District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Vale of White Horse currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
41 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £720.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Vale of White Horse.
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 Vale of White Horse District 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
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 41 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £720 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 25 |
| 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 Vale of White Horse?
Search licensed properties in Vale of White Horse from the council's public register. The council has not published a register update date. View the council's official register
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41 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Boxhill Road, Abingdon | — | 7 |
| 1 Harcourt Way, Wantage | — | 5 |
| 1 Hill Head, Lime Road, Botley | — | 8 |
| 1 Stanley Close, North Hinksey, Oxford | — | 5 |
| 1 Stowford Cottages, Faringdon Rd, Shippon | — | 6 |
| 121 Ock Street, Abingdon | — | 5 |
| 13-15 Bath Street, Abingdon | — | 6 |
| 133 Pinnocks Way, Botley, Oxford | — | 6 |
| 15 Truelocks Way, Wantage | — | 6 |
| 17 Kings Wharf, Mill Street, Wantage | — | 5 |
| 17 Sweetmans Road, Botley, Oxford | — | 7 |
| 18 Cotman Close, Abingdon | — | 5 |
| 19 St Amand Drive, Abingdon | — | 6 |
| 2 Hill Head, Lime Road, Botley | — | 6 |
| 2 Stowford Cottages, Faringdon Rd, Shippon | — | 6 |
| 2 Warwick Close, Abingdon | — | 8 |
| 21 Gainsborough Green, Abingdon | — | 5 |
| 26 Packhorse Lane, Marcham, Abingdon | — | 5 |
| 28 Lime Road, Botley, Oxford | — | 7 |
| 29 Colley Wood, Kennington, Oxford | — | 8 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Vale of White Horse
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Vale of White Horse?
- 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 Vale of White Horse have additional or selective licensing?
- Vale of White Horse 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 Vale of White Horse?
- 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 Vale of White Horse?
- Applications are made directly to Vale of White Horse, 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 Vale of White Horse about HMO licensing?
Office address
Vale of White Horse
Private Sector Housing Team Abbey House Abbey Close Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3JE
South East, England
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