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Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)

Guidance, information and documents to apply for a HMO licence.

HMO standards and further information

Westminster standards

We have produced four sets of standards to cover the different types of multiple occupancy properties in Westminster. In larger mixed use buildings it may may be necessary to refer to multiple standards. When the council issues a licence, it may require works conditions to ensure these standards are achieved.

Westminster's HMO standards were updated April 2021

Document
Shared houses and flats standards
Shared houses and flats standards PDF, 635.39 KB, 16 pages
Document
Bedsit and studio standards
Bedsit and studio standards PDF, 634.59 KB, 15 pages
Document
Self contained flat standards
Self contained flat standards PDF, 567.47 KB, 14 pages
Document
Hostels & staff accommodation standards

Further information

Published: 30 December 2020

Last updated: 27 May 2022