Amending a current HMO licence

Removing, adding or substituting the managing agent of the HMO

Section 22 of the HMO Act (NI) 2016 allows the licence holder or the existing managing agent to apply to remove, add or substitute the managing agent of the HMO.

Apply to remove, add or substitute the managing agent (link opens in a new window)

Vary the number of people who are authorised to occupy the HMO

Section 22 of the HMO Act (NI) 2016 allows the licence holder or the existing managing agent to apply to vary the number of people who are allowed by the licence to live in the HMO.

Apply to vary the permitted occupancy (link opens in a new window)

There is a charge of £185 per person to add each additional occupant after the initial application. An additional fee of £75 will be charged if an inspection is required.

If the application to increase the permitted occupancy is refused, the fee cannot be refunded.