HMO Licensing in York
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in York?
York requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. York operates mandatory and additional licensing. Additional schemes often extend licensing to smaller HMOs — sometimes borough-wide, sometimes in named wards.
2,548 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 4.0 people across licensed properties in York.
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 York 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 27 Oct 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 2,548 |
| Latest licence issued | Oct 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 4.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 43 |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | Yes |
| 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 York?
Search licensed properties in York from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Oct 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
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2,548 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Alma Terrace, York | 2758 | 4 |
| 1 Amber Street, York | 3667 | 3 |
| 1 Ambrose Street, York | 3124 | 3 |
| 1 Arthur Street, York | 2954 | 3 |
| 1 Badger Court, York | 3132 | 3 |
| 1 Barmby Avenue, York | 4149 | 3 |
| 1 Barstow Avenue, York | 4794 | 5 |
| 1 Belgrave Street, York | 3795 | 4 |
| 1 Blakeney Place, York | 4289 | 6 |
| 1 Brownlow Street, York | 5198 | 6 |
| 1 Burniston Grove, York | 4614 | 5 |
| 1 Butcher Terrace, York | 3317 | 4 |
| 1 Church Mews, Lowther Street, York | 2936 | 3 |
| 1 Cosmo Avenue, York | 2587 | 4 |
| 1 Derwent House Mews, Osbaldwick Lane, York | 1873 | — |
| 1 Derwent House Mews, Osbaldwick Lane, York | 5725 | 6 |
| 1 Eastfield Court, York | 3004 | 4 |
| 1 Eldon Terrace, York | 2801 | 3 |
| 1 Escrick Terrace, Fawcett Street, York | 1951 | — |
| 1 Escrick Terrace, Fawcett Street, York | 5752 | 6 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in York
- What are the HMO licence requirements in York?
- 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. York also operates additional licensing, which can bring smaller shared houses into licensing in part or all of the district. 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 York have additional or selective licensing?
- Yes. The licence schemes table above shows what York currently operates based on published register and council data. Additional schemes often cover 3–4 person HMOs in chosen wards or borough-wide. Boundaries and start dates change — always verify the active scheme on the council's HMO licensing pages before marketing a property.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in York?
- 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 York?
- Applications are made directly to York, 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 York about HMO licensing?
Office address
York
nd tenants HMO licensing fees HMO licence register Healthy and Sustainable Homes Team West Offices, York, YO1 6GA
Yorkshire and The Humber, England
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