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HMO licensing in Rhondda Cynon Taf County

Which licences a rented house needs in Rhondda Cynon Taf County, and where. Wales. Checked 7 September 2026.

Rhondda Cynon Taf County runs additional licensing on top of mandatory licensing.

Mandatory HMO licence: 5 or more people forming 2 or more households sharing facilities. Every landlord must also be registered and licensed with Rent Smart Wales.

Additional licensing

Extends HMO licensing to smaller HMOs (typically 3 or 4 people) in a designated area.

StatusIn forceWherewhole county borough (all HMOs in the borough)

Additional Licensing (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Scheme 2024 in effect from 1 April 2024 for 5 years, covering all HMOs in the borough (3+ people, more than 1 household); replaced the 2019 scheme revoked 31 March 2024; end date not stated on the council page (5 years from 1 April 2024 implies 31 March 2029)

Selective licensing

Every privately rented home in a designated area needs a licence, HMO or not.

None found

not a Welsh licensing category

Planning policy on HMOs

Council HMO page: planning permission required for change from single household to HMO of 3 to 6 people, and for any HMO of 7 or more; planning consent operates independently of HMO licensing.

Council HMO page · HMO Article 4 in Rhondda Cynon Taf County

Check an exact postcode for Article 4

Is a postcode inside an HMO Article 4 area?

See this on every listing.Kerbio puts the Article 4 answer, licensing, the council's HMO register and sold prices on the Rightmove, Zoopla or OnTheMarket page itself. Free for 7 days, then £39 a month.

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Sources: Rhondda Cynon Taf County council, gov.uk HMO licensing. Schemes change; confirm with the council before you offer.