HMO Licensing in Northern Ireland
11 councils with HMO licensing information in Northern Ireland.
11 councils
0 licensed HMOs
About HMO licensing in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has 11 local authorities responsible for HMO licensing. Mandatory licensing applies to 5+ person HMOs; many councils also run additional or selective schemes.
Browse the councils below for licence requirements, HMO register data (where available), and planning links.
Councils
Antrim and Newtownabbey
15 licensed HMOs
Ards and North Down
13 licensed HMOs
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
54 licensed HMOs
Belfast
2,981 licensed HMOs
Causeway Coast and Glens
234 licensed HMOs
Derry City and Strabane
205 licensed HMOs
Fermanagh and Omagh
6 licensed HMOs
Lisburn and Castlereagh
8 licensed HMOs
Mid and East Antrim
9 licensed HMOs
Mid Ulster
19 licensed HMOs
Newry, Mourne and Down
17 licensed HMOs
Frequently asked questions
- How many councils are in Northern Ireland?
- Northern Ireland has 11 local authorities in this directory. Each council enforces HMO licensing and may operate additional or selective schemes.
- Does Northern Ireland have additional HMO licensing?
- Check each council page for current licensing schemes. Additional licensing can be introduced or extended by councils.
- Where can I find HMO register data for Northern Ireland?
- This directory links to council HMO registers where available. Not all councils publish register data publicly.