What are the HMO licence requirements in Gloucester?

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 Gloucester have additional or selective licensing?

Gloucester 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.

How do I apply for an HMO licence in Gloucester?

Applications are made directly to Gloucester, 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.

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HMO Licensing in Gloucester

326 licensed HMOs

£? typical fee

MandatoryAdditionalSelective

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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Gloucester?

Gloucester City Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Gloucester currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.

326 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.

Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Gloucester.

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 Gloucester City Council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 6 May 2030

Licensed HMO Statistics

Metric	Value	Context
Registered HMOs	326	Imported register
Latest licence issued	May 2030	Most recent issue date in register
Mandatory licence cost	Pending results	Awaiting council fee data
Mandatory licence length	5 years	From issue
Median occupants	6.0	Typical occupancy
Median storeys	3.0	Typical building height
Largest recorded HMO	32	Max occupants
Tallest recorded HMO	5	Max storeys

Licence schemes

Scheme	Description	This council
Mandatory	5+ people, 2+ households	Required by law
Additional	Smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)	No
Selective	All private rentals in an area	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 Gloucester?

Search licensed properties in Gloucester from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is May 2030. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register

Fields published by the council (9 of 14)

AddressPostcodeLicence typeLicence noMax occupantsStoreysIssue dateExpiry dateLicencee name

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326 licensed HMOs in the register

Address	Postcode	Licence No	Expiry	Units
1 Armscroft Gardens, , Gloucester	GL2 0RT	25/00086/HMO	5 Sep 2030	5
1 Arthur Street, , Gloucester	GL1 1QY	22/00131/HMO	14 Jun 2028	6
1 Ennerdale Avenue, , Gloucester	GL2 0EE	24/00044/HMO	26 Mar 2030	6
1 Midland Road, , Gloucester	GL1 4UE	25/00096/HMO	26 Aug 2030	7
1 Old Spot Walk, , Longhorn Avenue, , Gloucester	GL1 2BT	22/00001/HMO	19 Oct 2027	6
1 Spa Mews, , Spa Road, , Gloucester	GL1 1UF	24/00040/HMO	2 Dec 2029	5
1 St Pauls Road, , Gloucester	GL1 5AP	24/00091/HMO	16 Jun 2030	5
10 Cromwell Street, , Gloucester	GL1 1RE	25/00076/HMO	13 Jun 2030	6
10 Hatfield Road, , Gloucester	GL1 4LW	24/00057/HMO	31 Mar 2030	5
10 Longsmith Street, , Gloucester	GL1 2HH	23/00077/HMO	10 Mar 2028	6
10 Pembroke Street, , Gloucester	GL1 4EG	21/00084/HMO	7 Jun 2030	—
10 Vine Terrace, , Gloucester	GL1 3BG	23/00193/HMO	16 Aug 2028	6
10 Winchester Drive, , Gloucester	GL4 0JE	22/00123/HMO	20 Jun 2028	7
103 Oxford Road, , Gloucester	GL1 3EE	24/00077/HMO	27 Jun 2030	5
105 Bristol Road, , Gloucester	GL1 5SW	25/00029/HMO	1 Aug 2030	6
107 Bristol Road, , Gloucester	GL1 5SW	22/00125/HMO	7 Jun 2028	5
108 Pillowell Drive, , Gloucester	GL1 3LZ	22/00080/HMO	23 Nov 2027	6
108 Weston Road, , Gloucester	GL1 5AX	21/00082/HMO	16 Nov 2027	—
11 Arthur Street, , Gloucester	GL1 1QY	25/00012/HMO	9 Jul 2030	6
11 Honyatt Road, , Gloucester	GL1 3EB	23/00192/HMO	16 Aug 2028	6

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Gloucester

What are the HMO licence requirements in Gloucester?: 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 Gloucester have additional or selective licensing?: Gloucester 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 Gloucester?: 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 Gloucester?: Applications are made directly to Gloucester, 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 Gloucester about HMO licensing?

Office address

Gloucester

Gloucester City Council, PO Box 2017, Pershore, Gloucestershire, WR10 9BJ

South West, England

Licensing enquiries

communications@gloucestershire.gov.uk

01452 396 396

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