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) |
![]() | ![]() |
|
|
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)