Additional HMO licensing scheme 2026

Dates to remember

• Applications open in Summer 2026
• Scheme goes live on 1 September 2026

Before you apply

Information required

Information required will include:

• address of the rented property
• full name, address, and contact details of the applicant
• name and addresses of persons or organisations with an interest in the property, such as freeholders, leaseholders, managing agents, mortgage provider
• licence holder date of birth (the date of birth of the appointed licence holder)
• type of property, for example a flat, house, maisonette
• details of current occupants, for example number of adults and children, household type
• details about property, for example room sizes, location and facilities details, including information on bathrooms, toilets and kitchens or cooking facilities
• details about the property structure and safety equipment

Documents required

Documents required will include:

• floor plan of the property showing all floor levels, windows, doors, stairs, room uses and room sizes in metres squared
• current Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
• current gas safety certificate (where the property has a gas supply)
• current test certificate for the fire alarm system 
• current test certificate for the emergency lighting (if applicable)
• fire safety risk assessment
• planning certificate or approval
• building control completion certificate
• proof of licence holders address, if an individual