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GOV.UK - HMO Licensing

Authoritative source for HMO legal requirements. Provides official definitions, licensing thresholds, and links to local authority licensing. Essential baseline for all HMO compliance work.

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Last updated: 11 November 2025

Compliance Resource
Type: Government Website
Category: Social Housing
Priority: Level 3
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Authoritative source for HMO legal requirements. Provides official definitions, licensing thresholds, and links to local authority licensing. Essential baseline for all HMO compliance work.

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Rental Services

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  • Jobs
  • Contact

Resources & Guides

  • Blog
  • Resources
  • Social Housing Software
  • HMO Compliance Software
  • Exempt Accommodation
  • Supported Housing Software
  • Planning Permissions
  • BRR Calculator
  • Compare Solutions
  • Tenant Portal
  • Landlord Energy
  • Planning Search

Platform Features

  • Feature overview
  • Property management
  • Tenant management
  • Maintenance & repairs
  • Compliance & safeguarding
  • AI insights & automation
  • Mobile workforce app
  • Mobile App
  • Manage Properties
  • Council Partners
  • Success Stories

Terms & Privacy

  • Trust & Safety
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • GDPR Rights
  • Disclaimer
  • Subscription Terms
  • Request account deletion
  • Social Housing Providers
  • Supported Living
  • Find Work
  • AI Transparency

Get the Social Home app

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Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

© 2026 Social Home. All rights reserved.

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