What are the HMO licensing requirements in Sheffield?
Sheffield requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Sheffield currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
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 Sheffield HMO licensing pages.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 5 Nov 2026
Licensed HMO statistics
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 1,296 | Imported register |
| Latest licence issued | Nov 2026 | Most recent issue date in register |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results | Awaiting council fee data |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years | From issue |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | Description | This council |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | 5+ people, 2+ households | Required |
| Additional | Smaller HMOs (for example 3–4 people) | No |
| Selective | All private rentals in a designated area | No |
Additional and selective schemes come from published register and council data. Confirm the live scheme with the council.
Where can I search licensed HMOs in Sheffield?
Search licensed properties in Sheffield from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Nov 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (6 of 14)
Property search
1,296 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Barber Crescent | 6821 | — |
| 1 Ivy Grove | 6545 | — |
| 1 Khartoum Road | 7108 | — |
| 1 Norfolk Park Village, 200 Norfolk Park Road | 6729 | — |
| 1 Peel Terrace | 6373 | — |
| 1 Pisgah House Road | 6098 | — |
| 1 Shearwood Road | 6904 | — |
| 1 Steelbank Villas, Common Side | 7119 | — |
| 1 The Nook | 6674 | — |
| 1 Wharncliffe Road | 6418 | — |
| 1 Wilkinson Street | 6052 | — |
| 10 Beaufort Road | 6069 | — |
| 10 Brandreth Close | 6028 | — |
| 10 Cemetery Avenue | 6782 | — |
| 10 Clarkehouse Road | 5903 | — |
| 10 Colver Road | 6509 | — |
| 10 Denham Road | 6985 | — |
| 10 Dover Road | 6730 | — |
| 10 Filey Street | 6623 | — |
| 10 Hanover Square | 6363 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Sheffield
What are the HMO licence requirements in Sheffield?
Does Sheffield have additional or selective licensing?
Where can I search licensed HMOs in Sheffield?
How do I apply for an HMO licence in Sheffield?
How do I contact Sheffield about HMO licensing?
Office address
Sheffield
gov, Contact Private Housing Standards Ask us a question Sheffield City Council PO Box 5967 Sheffield, S2 9GH
Yorkshire & Humber, England
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