Before you start please note:
You need a separate licence for each rented property.
Licences are issued for a period of up to 5 years.
To fill in the form, you'll need:
- to read through this web page first
- an email address
- around 20 minutes to complete the form
- mortgage company details
- names, addresses and contact details of the owners, managing agents or anyone else with a legal interest in the property
- property details like the number and type of rooms
- details of other licence holders
- details of other properties you have a licence for in the UK
HMO licensing
HMO licensing includes properties that are occupied by 3 or more unrelated people who live together and share some facilities including kitchens and/or bathrooms. Visit HMO Definitions for properties that need an HMO licence and who must apply and when.
Selective licensing
Selective licensing includes private rented properties that are occupied by one or two tenants, or a family, but are not HMOs. Who should apply for a Selective Licensing licence and hold the licence
Temporary Exemption from licensing
If you intend to take steps to make your property no longer licensable, you can apply for a temporary exemption notice (TEN). For HMOs, please visit Temporary Exemption Notice (TEN) for an HMO. For Selective Licensing, please visit Temporary Exemption Notice for Selective Licensing.
