Multiple Occupancy Homes (HMO)

If you rent out a property for house in multiple occupation (HMO), you may require a licence.

Eligibility

Applications must be made to the local housing authority.

A fee maybe charged.

You must be a fit and proper person to hold the licence.

Regulation summary

• A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

Application evaluation process

Licences will be granted if:

• the house is or can be made suitable for multiple occupation
• the applicant is a fit and proper person and the most appropriate person to hold the licence
• the proposed manager has control of the house, and is a fit and proper person to be the manager
• the management arrangements are satisfactory

Fees

• New or renewed standard applications £450
• Additional cost for non-standard applications per hour £33.00Apply
• Apply for a house in multiple occupation licence
• Application to renew a licence for a house in multiple occupation
• Application to change a licence for a house in multiple occupation

Apply by post

• House in multiple occupation (HMO) application form