Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

Advice for landlords, agents and tenants on safety and management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and property licences under the Housing Act 2004.

Apply for a Licence and Download Guidance

In this section you can apply for a licence, and download prescribed standards, management regulations and fire safety law guidance.

You can also view our register of licensed properties in Eastbourne.

What is an HMO?

Go to the National HMO Network website using the link from this page for a guide to:

• What is an HMO?

• Are there any exemptions?

• Self-contained units.

• Blocks of flats.

• What is a household?

You are at: www.eastbourne.gov.uk/hmo