HMO Licensing in Wales

22 councils with HMO licensing information in Wales.

22 councils
5,895 licensed HMOs

What are the HMO licensing requirements in Wales?

Wales has 22 local authorities responsible for HMO licensing. A licence is typically required where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities.

5,895 licensed HMOs are recorded in published registers across Wales.

Browse council pages below for fees, register data, and official application links in Wales.

Source: Housing Act 2004, Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, and Welsh council licensing pages.

Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.

Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers

Which councils in Wales have HMO licensing?

Councils with HMO licensing in Wales
Blaenau Gwent—
Bridgend—
Caerphilly—
Cardiff3,651
Carmarthenshire—
Ceredigion—
Conwy—
Denbighshire128
Flintshire15
Gwynedd—

Common questions about HMO licensing in Wales

How does HMO licensing work in Wales?
Wales uses the Housing Act 2004 framework alongside the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Mandatory HMO licensing applies at the same 5+ person threshold as England, but occupation contract rules differ. Check your council page for local schemes.
How many councils in Wales have HMO licensing?
Wales has 22 councils in this directory with HMO licensing information.
Where can I find HMO register data in Wales?
We show 5,895 licensed HMOs across Wales from published registers where available.

Summary

Councils22
Licensed HMOs5,895