HMO Licensing in Cornwall
Browse all 584 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Cornwall Council in South West. Typical licence cost: £1,150.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Cornwall?
Cornwall Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Cornwall currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
584 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,150.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Cornwall.
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 Cornwall 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 22 May 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 584 |
| Latest licence issued | May 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £1,150 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 3.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 50 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 5 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,749 (£599 + £1,150 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 Cornwall?
Search licensed properties in Cornwall 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 (9 of 14)
Property search
584 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Agar Road Truro Cornwall | HL21_000085 | 8 |
| 1 Beacon Terrace Falmouth Cornwall | HL24_000103 | 5 |
| 1 Belmont Road Falmouth Cornwall | HL23_000300 | 5 |
| 1 Bohelland Villas Church Road Penryn Cornwall | HL23_000260 | 5 |
| 1 Dunstan Close Penryn Cornwall | HL23_000226 | 5 |
| 1 Elm Grove Cottages Arwenack Avenue Falmouth Cornwall | HL24_000132 | 6 |
| 1 Fore Street Torpoint Cornwall | HL23_000245 | 9 |
| 1 Hampstead Terrace Higher Bore Street Bodmin Cornwall | HL25_000074 | 11 |
| 1 Kings Avenue Falmouth Cornwall | HL23_000327 | 7 |
| 1 Marine Crescent Bar Road Falmouth Cornwall | HL25_000006 | 5 |
| 1 Newbridge View Truro Cornwall | HL24_000074 | 6 |
| 1 Ocean View Falmouth Cornwall | HL25_000123 | 6 |
| 1 Old Bridge Street Truro Cornwall | HL26_000025 | 6 |
| 1 Penare Road Penzance Cornwall | HL24_000158 | 6 |
| 1 Rosemichael House Dunstan Close Penryn Cornwall | HL22_000149 | 6 |
| 1 St Jamess Terrace Penryn Cornwall | HL24_000169 | 5 |
| 1 St Leonards Higher Bore Street Bodmin Cornwall | HL25_000194 | 6 |
| 1 St Petrocs Meadow Padstow Cornwall | HL23_000371 | 8 |
| 1 Trelawney Place West Street Penryn Cornwall | HL24_000123 | 5 |
| 1 Trevanion Road St Austell Cornwall | HL23_000284 | 20 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Cornwall
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Cornwall?
- 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 Cornwall have additional or selective licensing?
- Cornwall 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 Cornwall?
- 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 Cornwall?
- Applications are made directly to Cornwall, 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 Cornwall about HMO licensing?
Office address
Cornwall
Treyew Road Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AY
South West, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
Location map
Nearby councils
Other South West authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.