Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in South Holland District

HMO Types
HMO                                      (no requirement for a licence)	Large HMO                                     (must be licensed with the Council)
At least 3 tenants/sharers forming more than 1 household. Shared toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities.	5 or more tenants/sharers forming more than 1 household. Shared toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities. Must be licensed by the Council. Landlords: do you need a property licence (GOV.UK)

Households include:

• Single people
• Couples (including married, cohabiting or civil partnerships)
• Relatives including half-relatives and step-relatives
• Foster parents and carers

HMOs are usually in the following types of accommodation:

• Bedsit accommodation
• Shared houses
• Hostels
• Guesthouses
• Houses let to lodgers
• Residential care homes

Large HMOs must be licensed with the Council

HMO licence application

If you are a landlord of a HMO property and you think your HMO requires a licence, you can download our application form here  SHDC HMO licence application (PDF) [195KB] (opens new window)  

Before submitting the completed application, you are required to arrange a DBS check using the Government website (opens new window)

Our HMO licence fee is £660 for up to 5 bedrooms, and an additional £60 per room thereafter. A HMO licence is valid for 5 years.

HMO public register

You can view all the licensed HMO properties in the South Holland District by clicking here:   HMO Public Register 2023 (PDF) [110KB] (opens new window)