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.
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.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 27 Oct 2026
Licensed HMO statistics
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 2,548 | Imported register |
| Latest licence issued | Oct 2026 | Most recent issue date in register |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results | Awaiting council fee data |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years | From issue |
| Median occupants | 4.0 | Typical occupancy |
| Largest recorded HMO | 43 | Max occupants |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | Description | This council |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | 5+ people, 2+ households | Required |
| Additional | Smaller HMOs (for example 3–4 people) | Yes |
| 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 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
Fields published by the council (8 of 14)
Property search
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 | 5725 | 6 |
| 1 Derwent House Mews, Osbaldwick Lane, York | 1873 | — |
| 1 Eastfield Court, York | 3004 | 4 |
| 1 Eldon Terrace, York | 2801 | 3 |
| 1 Escrick Terrace, Fawcett Street, York | 5752 | 6 |
| 1 Escrick Terrace, Fawcett Street, York | 1951 | — |
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?
Does York have additional or selective licensing?
Where can I search licensed HMOs in York?
How do I apply for an HMO licence in York?
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 & Humber, England
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