Renew a mandatory HMO licence

You must renew your HMO licence before it expires. We'll send you a reminder when it's time to start your renewal application.

Renewal applications can take a few months to process, so it's important to apply early.

When you renew, we'll check that the information from your previous application still applies.

Changes in licence holder

You cannot renew a HMO licence if the licence holder has changed, for example because they no longer own the property.

You must submit a new application.

Before you start, make sure you have all the information needed.

You'll need to provide your name, address and contact details as the applicant.

You'll also need to provide the name, address and contact details of:

the proposed licence holder (if this is not you)
the person or company who will manage the HMO (if this is not you)
the mortgage lender including the mortgage account number or reference number (if the property is mortgaged)
anyone else with an interest in the property, for example leaseholders.

You'll need to provide information about the property, including:

number of floors, units and rooms
the size of each room in square metres and where each room is in the property (for example on the ground floor)
details of gas appliances, fire safety measures and building work completed
how many people live in the property and how many households they form (if the property is already occupied)
details of any other licenced HMOs owned by the licence holder.

You'll also need to upload supporting documents including:

a current floor plan of the property
proof of address for the proposed licence holder
an electrical safety certificate issued within the last 5 years
a Gas Safety Certificate issued within the last year (if the property has a gas supply)
any fire safety certificates
copies of any tenancy agreements
planning consent under Article 4 Directions (if required).

It may take longer to process your application if you do not provide all required information and documents.

There is a fee to renew an HMO licence:

Significant changes include:

changing the number of licenced bedrooms
changing the number of occupants
major improvements or alterations to the property, such as adding kitchens and bathrooms, building an extension or converting a loft.

If you have not made any significant changes, we'll renew your existing licence as it is.

The fee covers processing your application, carrying out checks and inspections, and any further involvement from us during the licence period.

You need to create a user account or log in if you already have an account.

Once you have started your application, you can save your progress at any time and complete the rest later..

After you apply to renew your licence, we'll carry out the same checks and inspections as we do for a new licence application.

We may add, change or remove licence conditions before sending the applicant and all interested parties a draft licence.

Everyone named in the application will have 4 weeks to comment or raise any objections.

If we receive any comments or objections within the deadline, we'll discuss them with the licence holder.

If there are no comments or objections, we'll issue the final licence and send it to all interested parties.