City Council

HMO Licensing in Cambridge

886 licensed HMOs
£950 typical licence cost
MandatoryAdditionalSelective

HMO licensing in Cambridge, East of England. Licence requirements, register data, and planning links for Cambridge City Council.

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Overview

Cambridge is a local authority in East of England. HMO licensing here follows national mandatory rules for 5+ person properties.

Use the links below to apply for a licence, check for a public register, or find planning information.

HMO Licensing Data & Statistics for Cambridge

Statistical summary surrounding HMOs of Cambridge

886

Registered HMOs

Total number from public register(s)

N/A

Latest HMO Register

Public HMO Register Update

£950

Mandatory Licence Cost

Unitary, Local, District or Metropolitan

5 years

Mandatory Licence Length

From date of issue

N/A

Median Units

Average number of units per HMO

N/A

Median Occupants

Average number of occupants per HMO

N/A

Max Number Units

Largest HMO in the borough

N/A

Self Contained Ratio

Self contained units to non self contained

HMO Licensing

Licence schemes operated

Councils may operate Mandatory (required by law for 5+ people), Additional, and/or Selective HMO licensing.

SchemeDescriptionThis council
Mandatory5+ people, 2+ householdsYes (required by law)
AdditionalExtends to smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)No
SelectiveApplies to all privately rented properties in an areaNo

Additional/Selective derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.

HMO Licence Register

Searchable list of licensed HMOs in Cambridge. Data from the council's public register.

AddressLicence NoUnits
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Contact & Location

Address

Cambridge

The Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QJ

East of England

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Other councils in East of England

Frequently asked questions

What are the HMO licence requirements in Cambridge?
Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ people forming 2+ households sharing facilities. Always confirm current requirements with the council.
Does Cambridge have additional or selective licensing?
Cambridge enforces mandatory HMO licensing. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced—confirm with the council for the latest information.
How many licensed HMOs are there in Cambridge?
HMO register data may not be publicly available for Cambridge. Contact the council directly for register information.

Licence schemes

MandatoryYes
AdditionalNo
SelectiveNo