How many councils are in South West?

South West has 27 local authorities in this directory. Each council enforces HMO licensing and may operate additional or selective schemes.

Does South West have additional HMO licensing?

Yes. 1 council in South West operate additional licensing schemes. Check each council page for details.

Where can I find HMO register data for South West?

This directory links to council HMO registers where available. We show 9,660 licensed HMOs across South West from published registers.

HMO Licensing in South West

27 councils with HMO licensing information in South West.

27 councils

9,660 licensed HMOs

1 with additional licensing

What are the HMO licensing requirements in South West?

South West has 27 local authorities responsible for HMO licensing. Mandatory licensing applies where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities.

9,660 licensed HMOs are recorded in published registers. 1 council operate additional licensing across South West.

Browse council pages below for fees, register data, and official application links.

Source: Housing Act 2004 and local council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers

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Which councils in South West have HMO licensing?

Councils with HMO licensing in South West

Bath and North East Somerset	1,161	—	—	£795
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole	1,456	—	—	£695
Bristol, City of	5,439	Yes	—	£1,420
CornwallCouncil	584	—	—	£1,150
CotswoldDistrict Council	47	—	—	£620
DorsetCounty Council	—	—	—	£650
East DevonDistrict Council	—	—	—	—
ExeterCity Council	—	—	—	£760
Forest of DeanDistrict Council	23	—	—	£620
GloucesterCity Council	326	—	—	—

What other regions in England have HMO licensing?

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Common questions about HMO licensing in South West

How many councils are in South West?: South West has 27 local authorities in this directory. Each council enforces HMO licensing and may operate additional or selective schemes.
Does South West have additional HMO licensing?: Yes. 1 council in South West operate additional licensing schemes. Check each council page for details.
Where can I find HMO register data for South West?: This directory links to council HMO registers where available. We show 9,660 licensed HMOs across South West from published registers.

Summary

Councils27

Licensed HMOs9,660

Additional licensing1