You can apply for an HMO licence online. There is a fee to pay based on the number of people living there. Each HMO must have a separate licence.
You need to make sure the property has planning permission for use as an HMO before you apply.
As part of your application you will need to provide:
- a floor plan (a line drawing including dimensions)
- a PAT certificate
- an energy performance certificate
- a gas safe certificate (if applicable)
- a fire risk assessment
- a copy of the tenancy agreement
- an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
- an alarm maintenance certificate (if applicable)
Licence fees
| Type of HMO | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to five people living there | £1,441.22 |
| Each additional person | £83.31 |
A licence is valid for five years. We'll normally carry out an HMO inspection within six months of the date we issue your licence.