Multiple Occupancy Homes
Houses in Multiple Occupation
Houses in Multiple Occupancy means homes with two or more unrelated households
There are two types of HMO as follows:
Licensable HMO (mandatory licence required to operate)
"A house of 3 storeys or more (including basements and / or attics), occupied by 5 or more persons that compromise more than one household." The licence holder must be deemed to be a fit and proper person to manage or control a licenced HMO.
Mandatory licencing will be introduced in April 2006 and it is the responsibility of landlords or persons in control of a licencable HMO to apply to the Council for a licence. The Private Sector Housing Team is available to provide advice and further information on the application process and on the standards required to obtain a licence.
Non-licenced HMO
"A house, or part of a house (eg. a flat), occupied by more than one household and where there is sharing of, or lack of, amenities such as bathroom and food preparation / cooking facilities"
The HMO Licence Application Form can be downloaded below, or for further information please contact us at:
Private Sector Housing Team
Winchester City Council
City Offices
Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LJ
Tel: 01962 840222
Email: housing@winchester.gov.uk
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23/12/2009
Houses in Multiple Occupation Facts
From April 2006 it has been a mandatory requirement under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004 for the owners of houses in multiple occupation of 3 or more storeys and occupied by 5 or more people, forming more than one household, to license such properties with the council.
22/12/2009
In this section:
Stanmore HMO Consultation
In the Stanmore area there are a number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), these have the potential to cause problems to occupiers or the public. The City Council are considering adopting additional powers to licence these premises. The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views about this proposal.
29/06/2011
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