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House in Multiple Occupation
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Introduction
You’ll need a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence if you’re a landlord or property manager and your property is:
- not self-contained
- occupied by five or more people, including children, who aren’t related, married, in a civil partnership or living together as if they’re married
- the occupants share things like a kitchen or bathroom between them
You’ll need a separate licence for each property.
A HMO licence lasts for five years.
You’ll need to maintain the property. You can read information for private landlords for more information.
Fee
You’ll need to pay £896 for a HMO licence or £761 if you’re an accredited landlord.
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