Houses in multiple occupation
View our register of houses in multiple occupation, explore safety rules and guidance and pay fees
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 |
2025/2026 |
|---|---|
| Licence for 5 persons | £859 |
| Licence 6-10 persons | £1,078 |
| Licence 11-15 persons | £1,292 |
| Licence 16-20 persons | £1,505 |
| Licence 21+ persons | £1,717 |
| HMO licence variations | £0 |
| Licence renewal for 5 persons | £660 |
| Licence renewal 6-10 persons | £829 |
| Licence renewal 11-15 persons | £993 |
| Licence renewal 16-20 persons | £1,156 |
| Licence renewal 21+ persons | £1,319 |
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.