Licence summary
If you rent out a property for house in multiple occupancy (HMO), you may require a licence from your local authority.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications must be made to the local housing authority.
A fee maybe charged.
You must be a fit and proper person to hold the licence.
Regulation Summary
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence
Application Evaluation Process
Licences will be granted if:
- the house is or can be made suitable for multiple occupation
- the applicant is a fit and proper person and the most appropriate person to hold the licence
- the proposed manager has control of the house, and is a fit and proper person to be the manager
- the management arrangements are satisfactory
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period (which is 56 working days from the date your application is received by the Council).
Apply online
Apply for a house in multiple occupancy licence
**ONLINE APPLICATIONS TO CHANGE AVAILABLE SOON**
Tell us about a change to your existing house in multiple occupancy licence
Renew your house in multiple occupancy licence
Failed Application Redress
In the first instance please contact:
Housing Section
Amber Valley Borough Council
Town Hall
Market Place
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3TU
Tel: 01773 570222
E-mail: ehhousing@ambervalley.gov.uk
You may appeal to a residential property tribunal.
Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made.
Licence Holder Redress
In the first instance please contact:
Housing Section
Amber Valley Borough Council
Town Hall
Market Place
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3TU
Tel: 01773 570222
E-mail: ehhousing@ambervalley.gov.uk
You may appeal to a residential property tribunal regarding conditions attached to a licence or any decision to vary or revoke a licence.
Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made.
Consumer Complaint
If a licence is granted and you wish to appeal against it being granted you may do so to a residential property tribunal within 28 days of the decision being made.
Trade Associations
British Property Federation (BPF)
National Federation of Property Professionals
Register
The register can be viewed at the town hall during normal office hours:
09:00 - 16:30 (Mon-Fri)
10:00 - 16:30 (Wed)
