How will landlord licensing work for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)?

Eligibility criteria​ for HMOs

The criteria for licensing are:

  • Mandatory licensing: applies to HMOs occupied by 5 or more persons and who form 2 or more households.
  • Additional licensing: applies to smaller HMOs where deemed necessary.
  • Selective licensing: this has not yet been introduced across the borough of Rochdale. When introduced it will cover all private rented properties within a selective area designated by a local authority. The local authority must be able to show that the area is suffering from low demand and/or antisocial behaviour. 

Read the definition for Houses in Multiple Occupation 

Contact Private Sector Housing Team - Landlord Licensing

Telephone: 0300 303 8874

Address: Private Sector Housing
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

Phone:
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm