1. HMO Licensing – Introduction Please use this questionnaire if you are unsure of the licensable status of your property. Your answers to a few simple questions about the property will indicate if you are required to obtain a licence for the house. Click here to begin Exit

2. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? Over how many storeys is the property laid out? 2 or less 3 or more Exit This includes attics or loft conversions, basements and all areas that are accessible to the tenants of the property.

3. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? Does the owner of the property live at the address? Yes No Exit

4. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? Does the owner of the property live at the address? Yes No Exit

5. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? How many occupiers, other than the owner’s family, live in the property? 2 or less 3 or more Exit The owner’s family is anybody related by blood or marriage. Please state how many other residents live in the property including children and infants.

6. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? How many occupants currently live in the property? 2 or less 3 or more Exit Please state how many other residents live in the property including children and infants.

7. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? Are all occupants related by either blood or marriage? Yes No Exit

8. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? How many occupiers, other than the owner’s family, live in the property? 2 or less 3 or more Exit The owners family is anybody related by blood or marriage. Please state how many other residents live in the property including children and infants.

9. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? How many occupants currently live in the property? 2 or less 3 or 4 Exit Please state how many other residents live in the property including children and infants. 5 or more

10. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? Are all occupants related by either blood or marriage? Yes No Exit

11. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? Your property does not require a licence. RestartExit

12. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? Your property requires a HMO licence. Please see the ‘how to apply’ page for information on ways to apply for a licence. RestartExit

13. HMO Licensing – Is my property licensable? Your property will require a HMO licence. Please see the table below for details of when you should apply. Please see the ‘how to apply’ page for information on ways to apply for a licence. RestartExit 3 or more storeys with 3 or more occupants Your house requires a licence now 2 storey with 5 or more occupants Your house requires a licence now All other HMOsJanuary 2012