About a HMO licence
A HMO licence is valid for 1 property and normally lasts for 5 years.
You must get a licence from us if your property:
- has 5 or more unrelated people living in it
- has 2 or more separate households living there
- if your property is already occupied by five or more people and does not have a licence
- if your licence has expired and you haven't renewed it.
Applications for HMOs must be made online.
This is not the same as a getting planning permission for an HMO, which you may also need.
If you are renewing your licence, you must submit your renewal application before your current licence expires.