HMO Licensing in Northern Ireland

11 councils with HMO licensing information in Northern Ireland.

11 councils
0 licensed HMOs

What are the HMO licensing requirements in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland has 11 local authorities responsible for HMO licensing. A licence is typically required where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities.

Browse council pages below for fees, register data, and official application links in Northern Ireland.

Source: Northern Ireland housing legislation and local council licensing pages.

Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.

Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers

Which councils in Northern Ireland have HMO licensing?

Councils with HMO licensing in Northern Ireland
Antrim and Newtownabbey—
Ards and North Down—
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon—
Belfast—
Causeway Coast and Glens—
Derry City and Strabane—
Fermanagh and Omagh—
Lisburn and Castlereagh—
Mid and East Antrim—
Mid Ulster—

Common questions about HMO licensing in Northern Ireland

How many councils in Northern Ireland have HMO licensing?
Northern Ireland has 11 councils in this directory. Each local authority handles HMO licensing in its area.
Does Northern Ireland have additional HMO licensing?
Check each council page for current licensing schemes in Northern Ireland.
Where can I find HMO register data in Northern Ireland?
Use the council links below for register and application information.

Summary

Councils11
Licensed HMOs0