HMO Licensing in Swansea
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Swansea?
Swansea requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Swansea currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
1,724 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 5.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Swansea.
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 Swansea 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 8 Dec 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 1,724 |
| Latest licence issued | Dec 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Median occupants | 5.0 |
| Median storeys | 3.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 27 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 5 |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Yes |
| 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 Swansea?
Search licensed properties in Swansea from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Dec 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
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1,724 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Aylesbury Road, Brynmill, Swansea | 076/24 | 5 |
| 1 Bay View Terrace, Brynmill, Swansea | 342/22 | 4 |
| 1 Beechwood Road, Uplands, Swansea | 406/24 | 5 |
| 1 Bond Street, Sandfields, Swansea | 095/25 | 6 |
| 1 Bryn Y Mor Crescent, Uplands, Swansea | 359/22 | 6 |
| 1 Calvert Terrace, Central Swansea, Swansea | 290/23 | 8 |
| 1 Central Buildings, Cwm Level Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea | 110/24 | 7 |
| 1 Chaddesley Terrace, Mount Pleasant, Swansea | 209/24 | 5 |
| 1 Danygraig Road, Port Tennant, Swansea | 201/24 | 5 |
| 1 Finsbury Terrace, Brynmill, Swansea | 204/22 | 6 |
| 1 George Street, Central Swansea, Swansea | 405/23 | 6 |
| 1 Gore Terrace, Mount Pleasant, Swansea | 173/22 | 8 |
| 1 Harbour View, St. Thomas, Swansea | 180/22 | 6 |
| 1 Harcourt Street, Mount Pleasant, Swansea | 041/22 | 5 |
| 1 Kemble Street, Brynmill, Swansea | 304/25 | 5 |
| 1 Le Breos Avenue, Uplands, Swansea | 289/23 | 5 |
| 1 Malvern Terrace, Brynmill, Swansea | 100/25 | 8 |
| 1 Marlborough Road, Brynmill, Swansea | 070/24 | 6 |
| 1 North Hill Road, Mount Pleasant, Swansea | 111/26 | 4 |
| 1 Oaklands Terrace, Mount Pleasant, Swansea | 263/22 | 7 |
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Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Swansea
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Swansea?
- 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 Swansea have additional or selective licensing?
- Swansea 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 Swansea?
- 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 Swansea?
- Applications are made directly to Swansea, 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 Swansea about HMO licensing?
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