HMO Licensing in Worthing
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Worthing?
Worthing Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Worthing currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
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 Worthing Borough 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 | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
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 Worthing?
AgentHMO has not yet imported searchable register data for this council. Use the official link below while results are pending. View the council's official register
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Pending results
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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Worthing
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Worthing?
- 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 Worthing have additional or selective licensing?
- Worthing 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 Worthing?
- AgentHMO has not yet imported searchable register data for Worthing. Use the official council register link in the HMO register section below — hosted on the council website. For legal confirmation on a specific property, check directly with the council licensing team.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Worthing?
- Applications are made directly to Worthing, 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 Worthing about HMO licensing?
Office address
Worthing
Portland House, 44 Richmond Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1HS
South East, England
Licensing enquiries
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