HMO (house in multiple occupation)

A property occupied by 5+ people from 2+ households sharing facilities (mandatory threshold), or a smaller property licensable under a local additional or selective scheme. Housing Act 2004 Part 2.

More: the rent repayment order guide · council HMO registers.

Reviewed by Sean McNamara against legislation.gov.uk, GOV.UK tribunal guidance and council registers. Last verified: 2026-09-04.