Apply for a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) licence

You can use this form to apply and pay for a licence for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Payment can be made at the end of the form using a credit/debit card, or you can agree to pay by BACS.

An HMO is living accommodation in which 3 or more unrelated adults live and share one or more of the basic amenities, these are:

• A toilet
• Personal washing facilities
• Facilities for the preparation or provision of
  cooked food

An HMO property must be the tenants only or main residence. The term HMO can apply to hostels, shared flats, bedsits, student halls of residence, and supported accommodation.

If the property does not have the correct planning permission for use as an HMO your application may be refused.
An application to Fife Council for an HMO licence may only be made by the owner of the living accommodation concerned.

Before starting your application

We are experiencing issues with application forms that are restarted. Please ensure you have all details to hand and complete your application in one attempt.

Please carefully read through the guidance notes.

If you are unsure whether the property requires or has planning permission, please contact Fife Council's planning department on 03451 55 11 22 or Development.central@fife.gov.uk before continuing with the application.

If you require any further advice regarding the licensing scheme, please contact HMO Licensing on 01592 583162 or email hmo.licensing@fife.gov.uk.