Houses in multiple occupation in the Hambleton area

A house in multiple occupation is a house where at least three people live who are not from one household live and share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities with other tenants. View the register of properties that are licensed to operate as houses of multiple occupation in the Hambleton area.

Apply for a licence

You can apply for a new licence or to renew an existing licence online. 

Apply for a house in multiple occupation licence

Apply to change a licence

Do I need a licence?

You must have a licence if you are renting out a large house in multiple occupation. Your property is defined as a large house in multiple occupation if all of the following apply:

  • the property is rented out to five or more people who form more than one household
  • the tenants share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities

How much will it cost?

Licence fees are in the process of being updated, for further information, contact us.

House in multiple occupation regulations

You need to make sure that the property meets the Government regulations for houses in multiple occupation. 

You can find out more about the regulations for houses in multiple occupation on the Government website.

Houses in multiple occupation standards

You need to make sure that the property meets our standards and the Government's conditions for houses in multiple occupation. 

You can find the Government's conditions for houses in multiple occupation on the Government website.

For up to date space and amenity standards or new licensing conditions, please contact us.

Please also view our  fire safety guidance. (pdf / 597 KB) 

Houses in multiple occupation register

 Please view the register of properties licensed to operate as houses in multiple occupation in the Hambleton area. (pdf / 81 KB)

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