Scheduled website maintenance – Sunday 15 March
Some of our online forms and registers (including food hygiene ratings and HMO licences) may be unavailable between 9am and midday.
The rest of the website will remain available.
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Learn when you need an HMO licence, how to apply, what it costs and what rules apply.
Explore our frequently asked questions about HMO licensing, including what qualifies as an HMO, when a licence is required and how to apply. You'll also find information on safety and management standards, licence conditions and enforcement action if requirements aren't met.
