HMO Licensing in Leeds
Browse all 2,957 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Leeds City Council in Yorkshire & Humber. Typical licence cost: £675.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Leeds?
Leeds City Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Leeds currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
2,957 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £675.
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 Leeds City 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
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 2,957 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £675 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,274 (£599 + £675 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 Leeds?
Search licensed properties in Leeds from the council's public register. The council has not published a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (4 of 14)
Property search
2,957 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Archery Terrace Woodhouse Leeds LS2 9AT | — | — |
| 1 Arthington View Hunslet Leeds LS10 2ND | — | — |
| 1 Ash Crescent Headingley Leeds LS6 3LE | — | — |
| 1 Ash Grove Headingley Leeds LS6 1AX | — | — |
| 1 Ashville Road Hyde Park Leeds LS6 1NA | — | — |
| 1 Beamsley Terrace Hyde Park Leeds LS6 1LP | — | — |
| 1 Beechwood Road Burley Leeds LS4 2LU | — | — |
| 1 Beechwood Terrace Burley Leeds LS4 2NG | — | — |
| 1 Boston Exchange Court Burley Leeds LS4 2AJ | — | — |
| 1 Branksome Terrace Hyde Park Leeds LS6 1RG | — | — |
| 1 Brian Crescent Cross Gates Leeds LS15 7PL | — | — |
| 1 Brudenell Avenue Hyde Park Leeds LS6 1HD | — | — |
| 1 Brudenell Grove Headingley Leeds LS6 1HP | — | — |
| 1 Brudenell Mount Hyde Park Leeds LS6 1HT | — | — |
| 1 Burchett Grove Woodhouse Leeds LS6 2JA | — | — |
| 1 Burchett Place Woodhouse Leeds LS6 2LN | — | — |
| 1 Burley Lodge Terrace Hyde Park Leeds LS6 1QA | — | — |
| 1 Carberry Road Hyde Park Leeds LS6 1QQ | — | — |
| 1 Cardigan Road Headingley Leeds LS6 3AE | — | — |
| 1 Carmine House Kirkstall Lane Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BE | — | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Leeds
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Leeds?
- 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 Leeds have additional or selective licensing?
- Leeds 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 Leeds?
- 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 Leeds?
- Applications are made directly to Leeds, 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 Leeds about HMO licensing?
Office address
Leeds
4th Floor East, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BB
Yorkshire & Humber, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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