House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing (Property Licensing)

House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing came into effect from 6 April 2006 under Part 2 the Housing Act 2004. You may need to apply for a Licence if you are a landlord of a property that:

Is a House in Multiple Occupation click the following link to download The definition of an HMO ( PDF File 51KB file details) and
Is three storeys or more (includes basements) and
Is occupied by five people or more.

For more details on HMO Licensing, click the following link to download a Landlords Information Pack - HMO Full Guide ( PDF File 504KB file details).

View the HMO Frequently Asked Questions ( PDF File 56KB file details) or apply for a HMO licence.

Sevenoaks District Council,
Council Offices,
Argyle Road,
Sevenoaks,
Kent
TN13 1HG

01732 227000