Houses in multiple occupation (HMO) licences

Renew a house in multiple occupation licence

Costs

• Renewal fee (for up to five bedrooms): £475 
• Fee for each extra bedroom: £8.50 
• Renewal fee for a member of the North Staffordshire Landlord Accreditation Scheme: £372 (discount only applies for continuous membership) 

What you will need to apply

You will need the following certificates to apply: 

• Building regulations completion certificate (if applicable) 
• Current tenancy agreements 
• Electrical safety certificate 
• Design, installation and commissioning certificates for the fire alarm system and/or test certificate 
• Emergency lighting test certificate 
• Service contract for alarm and fire systems 
• Portable appliance test certificates (if applicable) 
• Gas safety certificate 

What will be considered

• The suitability of the HMO for the number of tenants. More information on this is in our HMO standards which is available to download.
• The suitability of room sizes
• Kitchen, bathroom and toilets facilities
• Whether the proposed licence holder is a fit and proper person
• What the management arrangements are.

A licence lasts for five years. You must renew your licence before it runs out.

The licence will have conditions attached relating to management and safety.