• What is an HMO?
• HMO definition flowcharts
• What is an HMO Licence?
• Which HMOs need to be licenced?
• What happens if I am not licenced?
• Varying a licence
• Cancellation of a licence
• Obtaining a licence

Which HMOs need to be licensed?

>> Some HMOs must have a licence – which ones?

An HMO must have a licence if all three of the following apply:

• It is an HMO (see definition of HMO above) and
• It is three storeys or more (includes basements) and
• It is occupied by five people or more

Exemptions:

• If the whole property is in self-contained flats
• If the basement is in commercial use and there are only two residential storeys above
• If your property does not fit within the above definition please contact your local authority who will be able to help you find out if your property is an HMO or a Licensable HMO

To find out if your property is an HMO please see the What is an HMO page.