New application for Mandatory HMO Licence

One application is required per property.

Required items

The following documents are required.

• Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (for both the proposed Licence holder and the proposed manager – see this page of our website for further information)
• Property plan with room dimensions
• Fire safety risk assessment - Please visit here for more information regarding FRA's.
• Fire detection system test reports
• Emergency lighting test reports
• Competent electrician inspection report
• Gas safety certificate (if applicable)
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
• Evidence of insurance

Bedroom Sizes

Please note, the minimum room sizes permitted for a room used as sleeping accommodation are as follows:

• 6.51 m² for one person aged over 10 years
• 10.22 m² for two persons aged over 10 years
• 4.64 m² for one person aged under 10 years

Licence Fee

The licence fee is payable in two parts:

• Part A fee: Application Fee - For houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) which contain 2 or more units of accommodation (1)
• Part B fee: Licence Issue Fee

The Part A fee is payable on submission of your application. The Part B fee is payable once the council has decided to propose to grant a licence.

A mandatory HMO licence will not be granted until the Part B fee has been paid.

(1) A unit of accommodation refers to a single letting unit, which may be a bedroom, a bedsit room, or a self-contained unit.

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