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House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licence
In terms of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 a licence for a House in Multiple Occupation is required for premises where there are three or more persons living together, who are not all members of either the same family or of one or other of two families.
Read our Guidance on Applying for information on the application process including details of:
- How to lodge an application
- Supporting documents required
- How the application will be processed
- The time it will take to get a decision
- What to do if you are unhappy with the decision
Refer to our Fees and Charges for the current fees and payment methods.
The application will not be accepted without the correct fee.
Completed applications should be emailed to Licensing Section and payment should be transferred by BACS (electronic banking). When making payments please quote your licence reference number if you are a current licence holder or quote HMO/Premises Address if you are a new licence holder as detailed below:-
Account Name: Glasgow City Council Licensing
Account No. 00116224
Sort Code: 83-44-00
Reference: HMOxxxxx or HMO/premises Address e.g. HMO/231 George Street
Please note your application will not be processed by the Licensing Section until the fee payment has been made. The fee is non-refundable.
Any person can make representation for or against the grant or renewal of an application during the 21 day consultation period.
Read our guidance on making a representation for more information.
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