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House in Multiple Occupancy (HMO) Licence
If you rent out a property for multiple
occupation, you may require a licence from us.
Apply for a licence
Fill in the
house in multiple occupation licence application
form (opens in a new window) (PDF, 106KB) and send it to us
with the appropriate fee.
Multiple occupation housing fees and charges
(opens in a new window) (PDF, 29KB)
After an application for a licence, a
notice of
proposal will be sent to interested parties in the
property (such as owners/mortgagee/freeholder etc), giving them
14 days to pass comment, or object to the
conditions of the licence. A formal licence will be given after the
time has elapsed.
No automatic consent is given if the applicant is not contacted
within a certain time period.
Further information
Further information can be found by reading the following:
Criteria for granting a
licence
- The proposed licence holder (which can be the
landlord or managing agent) are 'fit and proper' people
- The property and the tenancy are managed
appropriately
- The accommodation meets all minimum standards
such as sufficient number of toilets, kitchens and bathrooms for
the number of residents
Licences may be issued with certain conditions
attached.
Complaints
If you have a complaint about a HMO, an appeal to a revoked licence
or failed application, then please contact us:
Harrogate Borough Council
Private Sector Renewal Team
Springfield House
Kings Road
Harrogate
HG1 5NX
01423 556899
privatehousing@harrogate.gov.uk
If you have an appeal to a failed application or an appeal to
conditions attached to a licence, then you can appeal to the
Residential Property Tribunal within 28 days of the decision being
made.
Related Links
British Property
Federation (BPF) (opens in a new window)
National Federation
of Property Professionals (opens in a new window)