EU Services Directive - House in multiple occupation (HMO) licence

If you rent out a property for house in multiple occupation (HMO), you may require a licence from your local authority.

The local housing authority operates Mandatory and Additional HMO Licensing schemes.

For further information see Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Applications must be made to the local housing authority.

A fee is charged.

You must be a fit and proper person to hold the licence.

The proposed manager must be a fit and proper person.

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

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

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

See Licence Application Fees. A discount of 50 per cent is available to proposed licence holders who are accredited through Landlord Accreditation Wales.

Apply for a house in multiple occupation licence

Tell us about a change to your existing house in multiple occupation licence

Wrexham County Borough Council, Housing Services, Ruthin Road, Wrexham LL13 7TU

Phone: 01978 315300
Email: hmo@wrexham.gov.uk

Please contact Wrexham Council in the first instance.

You may appeal to a residential property tribunal.

Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made.

Please contact Wrexham Council in the first instance.

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.

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.

National Approved Letting Scheme

Landlord Accreditation Wales