HMO Licensing in Bath and North East Somerset
Browse all 1,161 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Bath and North East Somerset in South West. Typical licence cost: £795.
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Bath and North East Somerset
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Bath and North East Somerset?
Bath and North East Somerset requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Bath and North East Somerset currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
1,161 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £795.
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 Bath and North East Somerset 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 12 Aug 2028
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 1,161 |
| Latest licence issued | Aug 2028 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £795 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,394 (£599 + £795 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 Bath and North East Somerset?
Search licensed properties in Bath and North East Somerset from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Aug 2028. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (8 of 14)
Property search
1,161 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Alton Place, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset | 21/01387/HMO | — |
| 1 Audley Avenue, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset | 23/01663/HMO | — |
| 1 Beckhampton Road, Oldfield Park, Bath | 23/02816/HMO | — |
| 1 Bridge Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset | 23/02910/HMO | — |
| 1 Burlington Street, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset | 23/02214/HMO | — |
| 1 Canterbury Road, Oldfield Park, Bath | 24/01336/HMO | — |
| 1 Caroline Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset | 22/02691/HMO | — |
| 1 Comfortable Place, Kingsmead, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset | 21/01258/HMO | — |
| 1 Cork Terrace, Lower Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset | 22/00866/HMO | — |
| 1 Down Avenue, Bath | 23/01898/HMO | — |
| 1 Forester Lane, Bathwick, Bath | 23/01675/HMO | — |
| 1 Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath | 25/01217/HMO | — |
| 1 Garrick Road, Whiteway, Bath | 22/01717/HMO | — |
| 1 Harington Place, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset | 25/01478/HMO | — |
| 1 Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath | 25/01772/HMO | — |
| 1 Linley Close, Whiteway, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset | 24/01445/HMO | — |
| 1 Locksbrook Road, Bath | 23/01996/HMO | — |
| 1 Lorne Road, Westmoreland, Bath | 22/00780/HMO | — |
| 1 Lymore Gardens, Twerton, Bath | 23/01273/HMO | — |
| 1 Marlborough Street, Lansdown, Bath | 24/02101/HMO | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Bath and North East Somerset
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Bath and North East Somerset?
- 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 Bath and North East Somerset have additional or selective licensing?
- Bath and North East Somerset 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 Bath and North East Somerset?
- 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 Bath and North East Somerset?
- Applications are made directly to Bath and North East Somerset, 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 Bath and North East Somerset about HMO licensing?
Office address
Bath and North East Somerset
Guildhall, High Street, Somerset, BA1 5AW
South West, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other South West authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.