Property licensing for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
Find out if your HMO needs to be licensed, and how to apply.
Mandatory and additional HMO licensing update
The application form for mandatory and additional HMO licences will be temporarily unavailable from 7 April 2024.
During this period, if you need to apply for a Mandatory or Additional HMO license, sign up for our updates.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our team is working to minimise this disruption and to relaunch the application forms as quickly as possible.
Article 4 (1) direction on small HMOs
We have withdrawn permitted development rights from certain HMOs.
Which HMOs need a licence
Find out if your HMO needs to be licensed.
Licencing requirements
Find out how we decide to grant an HMO licence.
Why you should license your HMO
The benefits of licensing your HMO, and what will happen if you don’t get a licence.
Before you apply for a licence
Before you apply for an HMO, find out what you need to do.
What happens after you apply
Find out what happens when you apply for an HMO licence.
Safety inspections of HMOs
Find out about safety inspections of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and what happens if they are not up to standard.
Licensing fees
See the licensing fees for HMOs.
HMO register
On this page you can look at the up-to-date register of licensed HMOs.