Applying for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence

You’ll need a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence if both of the following apply:

It's a criminal offence if you do not have an HMO licence for a property that needs one. You can be fined up to £50,000.

How to apply

You can apply for an HMO licence by contacting your local council. 

View HMO licence information on your council's website

The council will check if you pass a ‘fit and proper person’ test. This is to make sure you’re an appropriate person to rent a property out.

They'll also check if the property both:

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