Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Apply for a Licence

You will need an HMO licence if your property is

• Three storeys or more (including any business premises).
• Occupied by five or more individuals (including children), and
• Comprises two more households, and
• One or more of the basic amenities are shared.

To grant a licence Hackney must be satisfied that

• the proposed licence holder, the landlord or managing agent, are ‘fit and proper’ people
• properties and tenancies are managed appropriately
• the accommodation meets all minimum standards such as sufficient number of toilets, kitchens and bathrooms for the number of residents
• Licences may be issued with certain conditions attached.

Licences cost £110 per letting (with discounts available for accredited landlords).

Application forms, guidance notes and further information about HMO licensing can be downloaded from here.

If you have any queries about HMO Licensing, please contact 020 8356 4866.

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Page updated: 10 Jan 2008