A house in multiple occupation is a property rented out to at least three people.
They are not from the same household and share areas like the bathroom and kitchen. It is sometimes called a ‘house share’.
Higher standards of safety and management apply than to typical family homes. You may have to apply to us for a licence if you rent out a property as a house in multiple occupation to five or more people.
View register of houses in multiple occupation (HMO)
For more information on how to apply for a licence, contact our private sector housing team on 01252 774420 or email privatesectorhousing@hart.gov.uk.
List of fees for licences for houses in multiple occupation
Item |
2023/2024 Gross charge |
2024/2025 Gross charge from 1 April |
Licence for 5 persons |
£802 |
£834 |
Licence 6-10 persons |
£1,007 |
£1,047 |
Licence 11-15 persons |
£1,206 |
£1,254 |
Licence 6-20 persons |
£1,405 |
£1,461 |
Licence 21+ persons |
£1,603 |
£1,667 |
HMO licence variations |
£0 |
£0 |
Licence renewal for 5 persons |
£616 |
£641 |
Licence renewal 6-10 persons |
£774 |
£805 |
Licence renewal 11-15 persons |
£927 |
£964 |
Licence renewal 16-20 persons |
£1,079 |
£1,122 |
Licence renewal 21+ persons |
£1,232 |
£1,281 |
Pay fees for houses in multiple occupation
You get a 10% reduction if you are a member of the National Landlords Association and any other association affiliated to the National Federation of Residential Landlords.
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