- Description
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When three or more unrelated people live in a rented property, you must apply for an HMO Licence.
An HMO is living accommodation in which three or more unrelated adults live and share one or more of the basic amenities which are:
- a toilet
- personal washing facilities
- facilities for the preparation or provision of cooked food
It must be their only or main residence. As well as ordinary houses, flats and bedsits, this includes other types of residential accommodation including hostels, student halls of residence and staff accommodation in hotels and hospitals.
Read more about Houses in Multiple Occupation on the Scottish Government website
- Conditions and requirements
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You may need some or all of the following:
- Credit or debit card
- Guidance notes
- Tenancy agreement - private residential tenancy agreement
- Alternative sample tenancy agreement
- Electrical certificate
- Copy of landlords fire risk assessment
- Copy of public liability insurance
- Certification regarding safety of pressure vessels, lifts or other mechanical equipment used on the premises
- Certification regarding Gas Installations
- Certification regarding oil-fired installations
- Certification for solid fuel appliances
In addition to the above, you may also need:
- Site plan (scale 1:500)
- Floor plans (scale 1:100)
- Building warrant or planning permission
- A copy of any existing building warrant, completion certificate or change of use regarding the premises, or details of any application submitted for same but not yet approved by the Council, and a copy of any existing planning permission or certificate of lawful use in respect of the premises, or details of any application submitted for same but not yet approved by the Council
Note that for both grant and renewal applications you are required to complete a Fire Safety Checklist.
- How to apply
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You may need some or all of the following:
- Credit or debit card
- Guidance notes
- Tenancy agreement - private residential tenancy agreement
- Alternative sample tenancy agreement
- Electrical certificate
- Copy of landlords fire risk assessment
- Copy of public liability insurance
- Certification regarding safety of pressure vessels, lifts or other mechanical equipment used on the premises
- Certification regarding Gas Installations
- Certification regarding oil-fired installations
- Certification for solid fuel appliances
- Site plan (scale 1:500)
- Floor plans (scale 1:100)
- Building warrant or planning permission
- A copy of any existing building warrant, completion certificate or change of use regarding the premises, or details of any application submitted for same but not yet approved by the Council, and a copy of any existing planning permission or certificate of lawful use in respect of the premises, or details of any application submitted for same but not yet approved by the Council
Apply online
Apply for or renew a licence online
Download an application form
Before submitting a request for a licence, ensure you read our Privacy Notice.
- Forms and guidance
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Guidance on making an objection or representation in relation to an application submitted
If you wish to submit an objection or representation in relation to an application submitted for a house in multiple occupation, follow the guidance form on how to do this.
- Contact us
