HMO Licensing in City of Edinburgh
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in City of Edinburgh?
City of Edinburgh requires an HMO licence where a property has three or more unrelated occupants sharing facilities. City of Edinburgh currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
6,302 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Licence length and renewal rules are set under Scottish HMO legislation — confirm the current term with the council.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and City of Edinburgh HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 28 May 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 6,302 |
| Latest licence issued | May 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | — |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in City of Edinburgh?
Search licensed properties in City of Edinburgh from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is May 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (8 of 14)
Property search
6,302 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Alderbank Terrace, Edinburgh | 533708 | — |
| 1 Ascham Court, Edinburgh | 569879 | — |
| 1 Bryce Avenue, Edinburgh | 547585 | — |
| 1 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh | 508087 | — |
| 1 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh | 562472 | — |
| 1 Duddingston Crescent, Edinburgh | 542414 | — |
| 1 East Mayfield, Edinburgh | 519454 | — |
| 1 Gayfield Place Lane, Edinburgh | 526825 | — |
| 1 Hailes Street, Edinburgh | 501787 | — |
| 1 Hutchison Cottages, Edinburgh | 564658 | — |
| 1 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh | 504975 | — |
| 1 Oxford Street, Edinburgh | 515026 | — |
| 1 Saddle Tree Loan, Edinburgh | 571901 | — |
| 1 Salisbury Place, Edinburgh | 505329 | — |
| 1 St Alban's Road, Edinburgh | 537436 | — |
| 1 St John's Hill, Edinburgh | 535835 | — |
| 1 Warrender Park Terrace, Edinburgh | 519675 | — |
| 1, 12 Couper Street, Edinburgh | 538380 | — |
| 10 Allanfield Place, Edinburgh | 509537 | — |
| 10 Ascham Court, Edinburgh | 569888 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in City of Edinburgh
- What are the HMO licence requirements in City of Edinburgh?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for Scotland — typically three or more unrelated occupants sharing facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does City of Edinburgh have additional or selective licensing?
- City of Edinburgh is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in City of Edinburgh?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in City of Edinburgh?
- Applications are made directly to City of Edinburgh, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact City of Edinburgh about HMO licensing?
Office address
City of Edinburgh
should contact the police on 101 when the noise is happening, Council headquarters City Chambers High Street Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ
Scotland
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other Scotland authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.