Additional HMO licensing scheme consultation

Give your views on our plans to introduce a licensing scheme for smaller privately rented houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).

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Take part in the additional HMO licensing scheme consultation

There are 2 ways you can take part:

  • online
  • in person at a consultation event

The consultation ends on Sunday 31 August 2025.

Complete the consultation survey online

Before completing the consultation survey, we recommend that you read the proposal document.

Download the proposal document.

Additional HMO licensing scheme proposals (PDF, 982.66 KB)

The survey will take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete. 

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Drop-in to one of our consultation events

At these events, you will be able to:

  • find out more about the proposals
  • speak to our Housing Standards team
  • complete the consultation
Additional HMO licensing scheme consultation drop-in events
Event open to Date Drop-in times Venue
Landlords Tuesday 1  July 2025 From 7pm to 9pm Maybury Centre, 27 Board School Road, Woking, GU21 5HD
Letting agents Thursday 3 July 2025 From 10am to 12pm Maybury Centre, 27 Board School Road, Woking, GU21 5HD
Residents Monday 14 July 2025 From 6pm to 8pm Maybury Centre, 27 Board School Road, Woking, GU21 5HD
Residents Tuesday 15 July 2025 From 2pm to 4pm St John’s Memorial Hall, St John’s, Woking, GU21 7SQ
Residents Wednesday 16 July 2025 From 10am to 12pm Maybury Centre, 27 Board School Road, Woking, GU21 5HD
Residents Friday 18 July 2025 From 2pm to 4pm Byfleet Library, High Rd, Byfleet, KT14 7QN
Residents Wednesday 23 July 2025 From 2pm to 4pm Woking Borough Council, Civic Offices, Gloucester Square, Woking, GU21 6YL
Residents Friday 25 July 2025 From 10am to 12pm Woking Borough Council, Civic Offices, Gloucester Square, Woking, GU21 6YL