HMO Licensing in Merthyr Tydfil
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Merthyr Tydfil
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Merthyr Tydfil?
Merthyr Tydfil requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Merthyr Tydfil currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
2 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 10.5 people across licensed properties in Merthyr Tydfil.
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 Merthyr Tydfil 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 18 Jul 2017
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 2 |
| Latest licence issued | Jul 2017 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Median occupants | 10.5 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 11 |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | — |
| 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
Search licensed properties in Merthyr Tydfil from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Jul 2017. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
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2 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 47 Union Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil | — | 11 |
| 79 Church Street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil | — | 10 |
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Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Merthyr Tydfil
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Merthyr Tydfil?
- 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. 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 Merthyr Tydfil have additional or selective licensing?
- Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
- 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
- Applications are made directly to Merthyr Tydfil, 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 Merthyr Tydfil about HMO licensing?
Office address
Merthyr Tydfil
Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN
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