Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in South Holland District

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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 HMO Application Form (PDF, 260 KB)

Our HMO licence fee is £720 for up to 5 bedrooms, and an additional £70 per room thereafter. A HMO licence is valid for 5 years.

Public Register of Licensed HMOs

In accordance with the provisions of the Housing Act 2004, the Council maintains a register of licensed HMOs - this document is available to members of the public upon request.

There is no charge to view/download an abridged PDF version of this document, which can be accessed here - HMO Licence Register (PDF, 134 KB)

If you would like to request a full version of this document either as a PDF or a printed copy then please contact the Housing Standards department by email or telephone.

Please also note that a fee of £60.00 is payable for a printed copy, where the document can subsequently be collected or posted out to you.