Apply for or renew a HMO licence
A HMO licence is valid for up to 3 years and is subject to you meeting our licensing and housing standards requirements.
If you rent out more than one HMO, you will need a separate licence for each property. This includes a building where there are a number of self-contained flats.
The cost for each licence depends on:
- the type of licence – mandatory or additional licence
- if it is a new application or a renewal
To find the licensing costs, go to:
- costs for mandatory HMO licences until 4 January 2026
- costs for mandatory and additional HMO licences from 5 January 2026
Documents you need to show us
For all licence applications or renewals, you will need to provide us with the following:
- a floor plan of the property (a line drawing including dimensions)
- an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
- a Gas Safe Certificate (if applicable)
Extra documents needed for a mandatory HMO licence
You must also provide us with:
- a fire risk assessment
- an automatic fire detection certificate
- a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) certificate
View or download the document below for guidance on completing your HMO licence application.
Guide to HMO licence applications (PDF, 758.2 KB)Apply for a new licence online
You can use our online form to apply for a new mandatory or additional HMO licence.
Renew your licence online
You can renew an existing mandatory HMO licence online.
Application process
Mandatory HMO licences
The application process should take no longer than 8 weeks once your application has been validated. We will inform you if it may take longer.
Additional HMO licences
An application process may take longer at the start of the scheme due to the number of applications expected. We will process them as quickly as possible.
Contact our Housing Standards team
Contact us if you want advice about HMO licences and the legislation.
Email: housing.standards@woking.gov.uk
Telephone: 01483 743 882