HMO Licensing in Denbighshire
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Denbighshire?
Denbighshire requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Denbighshire operates mandatory and additional licensing. Additional schemes often extend licensing to smaller HMOs — sometimes borough-wide, sometimes in named wards.
128 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 8.0 people across licensed properties in Denbighshire.
Licences are typically issued for up to five years in Wales, but always confirm the current duration and renewal process with the council.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Denbighshire 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 31 Jan 2023
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 128 |
| Register last updated | Jan 2023 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Median units | 4.0 |
| Median occupants | 8.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 16 |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | — |
| 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 Denbighshire?
Search licensed properties in Denbighshire from the council's public register. Register last updated Jan 2023. View the council's official register
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128 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sandringham, Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 4 |
| 1 St Asaph Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 5 |
| 10 Beechwood, Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 4 |
| 10 Fairfield, Avenue, Rhyl, Darlington & Gaskill, Denbighshire | — | 4 |
| 10 John Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 4 |
| 10 Kings Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 2 |
| 10 Morlan Park, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 2 |
| 10 Paradise Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 2 |
| 10 Victoria, Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire, 32 Elwy Street, Additional License 25/03/2019 24/03/2024 3 3, Rhyl, Denbighshire, 27 John Street, Additional License 10/04/2019 09/04/2024 9 4, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 3 |
| 102 Grange Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 2 |
| 105 Wellington, Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, 35 Bath Street, Additional License 10/08/2018 09/08/2023 6 3, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 3 |
| 11 Princes Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 3 |
| 117 Victoria Road, Prestatyn, Denbighshire | — | 4 |
| 117 Wellington, Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 3 |
| 12 Beechwood, Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 3 |
| 12 Crescent Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, 29 Bath Street, Additional License 17/04/2019 16/04/2024 11 5, Rhyl, Denbighshire, 29 John Street, Additional License 11/06/2019 10/06/2024 8 4, Rhyl, Denbighshire, 29 Church Street, Additional License 07/03/2019 06/03/2024 9 6, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 4 |
| 12 Elwy Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 5 |
| 12 Kings Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 2 |
| 12 River Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 6 |
| 12 Water Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire | — | 4 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Denbighshire
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Denbighshire?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for Wales — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Denbighshire 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 Denbighshire have additional or selective licensing?
- Yes. The licence schemes table above shows what Denbighshire 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 Denbighshire?
- 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 Denbighshire?
- Applications are made directly to Denbighshire, 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 Denbighshire about HMO licensing?
Office address
Denbighshire
Denbighshire County Council, PO Box 62, Ruthin, LL15 9AZ
Wales
Council online
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