Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)

What is a HMO?

The Housing Act (2004) clarifies the definition of HMO as a building, or part thereof, that falls within one of the following categories:

a building or flat in which two or more households share a basic amenity, such as bathroom, toilet or cooking facilities: this is known as the ‘standard test’ or the ‘self-contained flat test’,
a building that has been converted and does not entirely comprise of self-contained flats: this is known as the ‘converted building test’,
a building that is declared an HMO by the local authority,
a converted block of flats where the standard of the conversion does not meet the relevant building standards and fewer than two-thirds of the flats are owner-occupied: this is known as a section 257 HMO.

Cohesive

Houses are occupied on a shared basis. These are normally occupied by members of a social group, for example students or a group of young adults. The occupiers have use of a bedroom but share other facilities including a communal living space.

Non-cohesive

Houses are occupied as individual rooms, where there is some exclusive occupation. Usually, there are bedrooms or living rooms and some sharing of amenities such as a bathroom or toilet and kitchen. Each occupant lives otherwise independently of all others.

Mandatory licensing

A property must meet all the criteria in order to require a license. A property with an existing mandatory licence cannot be transferred to a new owner.

Planning permission

If you use a building as a house in multiple occupation you may need planning permission.

Find out about applying for planning permission or building regulations approval.

Application process

Please be advised for all new HMO licence applications and HMO renewals that your application will not be reviewed and processed until all required documents have been submitted as part of this application.

Documents required

FOR NEW APPLICATIONS

Planning Application Certificate (with a tick box to confirm that the individual is aware that Planning must confirm in writing that planning guidance has been sought and they confirm that planning IS / IS NOT required).
Building Control Certificate

FOR ALL APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS

Simple floor plan (This MUST Include floor sizes)
Number of occupants per licence request.
Up to date Landlord’s Gas Safety Certificate
Current electrical installation and condition report
Portable appliance test (PAT) certificate
Current Fire Detection and Alarm System Inspection and Servicing Report
Emergency lighting testing certificate
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
Copy of the tenancy agreement (AST)
Contracts with managing agent (if used) (Self-management box)
Fire risk assessment and details of person responsible for completing monthly inspection checks
Confirmation of meters – Pre pay or not?

From 1 April 2024

Basic new licence (for a maximum of 6 occupants) £850
For additional occupants (no maximum) +£115 each
Basic renewal licence (for a maximum of 6 occupants) £850
For additional occupants (no maximum) +£115 each
Basic variation to your licence £160
For additional occupants (no maximum) +£115

Apply for a licence

Have you read the terms and conditions of applying for a HMO license?

Apply now:

House in Multiple Occupation licence application

Please read over the terms and conditions before applying for a HMO license. Your application will not be reviewed and processed until all required documents have been submitted as part of this application.

Public register

Property address	Licence reference	Expiry date	Number of permitted occupants
65 Harrington Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7BQ	LWR1800	23-Aug-21	6
161 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9LR	BFR261101	13-Dec-21	6
23 Brighowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0QL	CBR0907	13-Dec-21	5
97 Mill Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8JB	MME180200	23-Jan-24	7
75 Ainslie Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LZ	NFE231100	28-Jan-24	5
102 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7DP	JEX130100	06-Mar-24	5
23 Littlefield Lane, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2LG	WBR251100	02-Apr-24	6
13 Princes Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8AW	SCO180300	12-Apr-24	10
161 Legsby Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LB	SDA020800	23-Apr-24	5
81 Abbey Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0HN	BNI200700	24-Apr-24	6
119 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NQ	JRO201001	26-Apr-24	5
30 Chantry Lane, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2LJ	OAD060600	29-Apr-24	6
11 Abbey Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0ES	JRO201000	14-May-24	5
4 Lambert Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0HT	WBR251102	22-May-24	7
206 Legsby Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LB	SDA020801	07-Jun-24	6
10 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2DW	DP0100300	13-Jun-24	6
131 Farebrother Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0JT	CPA311200	17-Jun-24	5
77 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2DN	WBR251101	18-Jun-24	5
51 Abbey Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0HQ	JVA231100	20-Jun-24	6
6 Albert Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8LX	JTU210700	24-Jun-24	6
74 Daubney Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7NL	ASU160400	19-Aug-24	6
137 Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7RL	DAL211200	02-Sep-24	5
40a Heneage Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9ES	PDO280400	02-Sep-24	7
29 Littlefield Lane, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2AZ	AFA051200	09-Sep-24	6
3 Manor Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0QR	AFA051201	17-Sep-24	6
202 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7EZ	WED300300	04-Nov-24	7
379 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7JR	WED300803	04-Nov-24	6
395 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7LB	WED300804	04-Nov-24	6
100 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7DP	RSN160200	05-Nov-24	5
359 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7JR	WED300802	05-Nov-24	5
375 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7JR	WED300801	05-Nov-24	6
439 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8AJ	LGR180400	05-Nov-24	6
100 Legsby Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NE	JEA180200	05-Nov-24	6
110 Legsby Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NE	MOF210700	05-Nov-24	5
260 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9JB	SAD281100	11-Nov-24	6
115 Corporation Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1UR	MRE190700	20-Nov-24	5
83 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2DN	BWA220100	20-Nov-24	5
2 Hart Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7RQ	DNI280900	21-Nov-24	5
11 Bursar Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8DP	BFU111000	04-Dec-24	6
219 Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7RG	MAN140401	04-Dec-24	6
151 Farebrother Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0JP	AMC110300	04-Dec-24	9
308 Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9LS	GBR190801	04-Dec-24	6
58 Legsby Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NE	MSI070600	04-Dec-24	5
192 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7EZ	GBR190800	05-Dec-24	6
413 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 3BP	AHO211200	05-Dec-24	5
98 Ainslie Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LZ	BGR190803	05-Dec-24	6
405 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 3BP	RLE140800	09-Dec-24	7
40 Chantry Lane, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2LJ	dha200100	09-Dec-24	5
49 St Augustine Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LD	DHA200102	09-Dec-24	6
121 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NQ	AHA300100	10-Dec-24	5
24 Dudley Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2AB	NRA220101	10-Dec-24	12
4 Fraser Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 8AQ	AJO041200	11-Dec-24	6
154 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7DL	NHU020300	15-Dec-24	5
30 Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7RW	GBR190800	15-Dec-24	5
138 Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9LQ	DAL211201	15-Dec-24	5
5 West Parade, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2LF	DWA310100	15-Dec-24	5
124 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NG	NGR150503	16-Dec-24	5
55 Park Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7NG	TOG020400	16-Dec-24	6
123 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NQ	NGR150501	16-Dec-24	5
164 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9LP	NGR150505	16-Dec-24	5
32 Chantry Lane, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2LJ	NGR150500	16-Dec-24	5
67 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NB	KOJ200700	17-Dec-24	5
79 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NL	NGR150502	17-Dec-24	5
14 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2DW	DHA200101	08-Jan-25	6
42 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7AB	DAL211200	24-Jan-25	6
193 Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7RG	GNA250800	28-Jan-25	5
117 Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0NQ	LGO160700	28-Jan-25	6
160 Farebrother Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0JR	SMA300103	29-Jan-25	6
210 Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9LJ	SMA300104	29-Jan-25	6
214 Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9LJ	SMA300105	29-Jan-25	6
310 Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9LS	SMA300106	29-Jan-25	6
39 Ainslie Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LY	SMA300100	29-Jan-25	6
47 Ainslie Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LY	SMA300101	29-Jan-25	6
49 Ainslie Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LY	SMA300102	29-Jan-25	6
12 St Heliers Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7LQ	CJA210606	05-Mar-25	6
164 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7DL	CJA210603	05-Mar-25	6
170 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7DL	CJA210604	05-Mar-25	6
33 Isaacs Hill, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8JT	CJA210600	05-Mar-25	6
35 Isaacs Hill, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8JT	CJA210601	05-Mar-25	7
391 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7LB	CJA210605	05-Mar-25	6
6 College Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8BW	CJA210602	05-Mar-25	6
30 Eleanor Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9EA	MMI010200	05-Mar-25	8
65 Sea View Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8HY	AJO041201	09-Mar-25	8
22 College Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8BW	RST280800	06-Apr-25	5
88a Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9BT	EGR220400	04-May-25	5
24 Heneage Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9ES	SBR070501	10-May-25	6
34 Heneage Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9ES	SBR070500	10-May-25	7

Contact details

Home Improvement Team, Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1HU.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01472 326296

Opening times: Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4:30 pm, except bank holidays