HMO licence register

A house in multiple occupation let to several unrelated tenants usually needs an HMO licence. Councils must keep a public register of licensed HMOs. We make it searchable so tenants can check a property is licensed and landlords can see the local picture.

Application support

Need to license an HMO?

We handle your HMO licence application — mandatory, additional or selective — including the required safety certificates, floor plans and fit-and-proper declarations, and submit it to the council through to grant. Fixed fee from £450 +VAT — council fees passed through at cost, no percentage of outcome.

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Licensing application support, not legal representation. See all services.

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Frequently asked

Which HMOs need a licence?+

Any HMO with five or more tenants from more than one household needs a mandatory licence UK-wide. Many councils extend this with additional or selective licensing covering smaller HMOs or whole areas — check your council's scheme.

Is the HMO register public?+

Yes. Councils must keep and publish a register of licensed HMOs, so tenants and buyers can confirm a property holds a current licence.