Wales / HMOs and shared homes
Check HMO licensing separately in Wales
Welsh mandatory HMO licensing retains a storey test. Local additional licensing can cover other HMOs.
Current guidanceChecked 20 October 2026
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Check HMO occupation and licensing in England
Five or more people from more than one household sharing facilities is the usual large-HMO licensing trigger.
Current guidanceChecked 20 October 2026
Scotland / HMOs and shared homes
Check an HMO licence for a Scottish shared home
Sharing by three or more people from three or more families can require an HMO licence.
Current guidanceChecked 20 October 2026
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Check HMO occupancy before accepting another resident
Recalculate people and households and check both room limits and the overall licence.
Current guidanceChecked 20 October 2026
England · Wales · Scotland / HMOs and shared homes
Check whether an HMO has enough suitable facilities
Compare the actual household with local requirements for kitchens, washing, toilets, storage and shared spaces.
Current guidanceChecked 20 October 2026
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