HMO Licensing in West Oxfordshire
Browse all 39 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for West Oxfordshire District Council in South East. Typical licence cost: £620.
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West Oxfordshire
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in West Oxfordshire?
West Oxfordshire District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. West Oxfordshire currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
39 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £620.
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 West Oxfordshire 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 · Last reviewed 20 May 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 39 |
| Latest licence issued | May 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £620 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,219 (£599 + £620 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 West Oxfordshire?
Search licensed properties in West Oxfordshire from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is May 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (5 of 14)
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39 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 The Oaks Carterton Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 10 Mountield Road Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 10 Parkers Circus Chipping Norton Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 100 Eastield Road Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 100 High Street Burford Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 126 Spareacre Lane Eynsham Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 14 Parkers Circus Chipping Norton Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 157 Farmers Close Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 18 Parkers Circus Chipping Norton Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 2 West End Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 22 Highworth Place Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 23 Burwell Meadow Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 24 Saxon Way Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 3 Carpenters Square Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 30 Waine Rush View Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 34 Burwell Drive Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 4 Glenmore Road Carterton Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 44 Black Bourton Road Carterton Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 45 Farmers Close Witney Oxfordshire | — | — |
| 49 Alvescot Road Carterton Oxfordshire | — | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in West Oxfordshire
- What are the HMO licence requirements in West 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 West Oxfordshire have additional or selective licensing?
- West 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 West 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 West Oxfordshire?
- Applications are made directly to West 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 West Oxfordshire about HMO licensing?
Office address
West Oxfordshire
3 Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JH
South East, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other South East authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.