HMO Licensing Checker
Answer questions about your property to find out if you need a mandatory or additional HMO licence.
Answer a few questions about your property to find out if you need an HMO licence.
A household is a single person, a couple, or a family living together. Unrelated sharers are separate households.
HMO licensing explained
Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more tenants from 2 or more households. Many councils also run additional licensing schemes covering smaller HMOs. Operating without a licence can mean fines up to £40,000 and tenants can claim up to 12 months rent via a Rent Repayment Order.
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This tool is a guide only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify requirements with current legislation at legislation.gov.uk. Last reviewed: February 2026.
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