Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in South Holland District
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HMO(no requirement for a licence) | Large HMO(must be licensed with the Council) |
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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 £690 for up to 5 bedrooms, and an additional £65 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 HMO Register (PDF, 139 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.