HMO Licensing in Glasgow City
Browse all 2,753 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Glasgow City.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Glasgow City?
Glasgow City requires an HMO licence where a property has three or more unrelated occupants sharing facilities. Glasgow City currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
2,753 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 5.0 people across licensed properties in Glasgow City.
Licence length and renewal rules are set under Scottish HMO legislation — confirm the current term with the council.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Glasgow City 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 30 Oct 2025
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 2,753 |
| Latest licence issued | Oct 2025 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Median occupants | 5.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 253 |
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 Glasgow City?
Search licensed properties in Glasgow City from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Oct 2025. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
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2,753 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (C1) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02551 | 21 |
| (C2) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02552 | 21 |
| (C3) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02553 | 21 |
| (C4) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02554 | 21 |
| (C5) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02555 | 21 |
| (C6) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02556 | 19 |
| (C7) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02557 | 12 |
| (C8) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02558 | 12 |
| (CO) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02550 | 19 |
| (D0) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02559 | 20 |
| (D1) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02560 | 20 |
| (D2) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02561 | 20 |
| (D3) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02562 | 20 |
| (D4) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02563 | 20 |
| (D5) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02564 | 20 |
| (D6) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02565 | 9 |
| (D7) 1 Thurso Street Glasgow | HMO02566 | 9 |
| 0.1 55 St Mungo Glasgow | HMO07340 | 3 |
| 0.2 12 Clouston Street Glasgow | HMO07354 | 4 |
| 0/1 60 Kelvinhaugh Street Glasgow | HMO07116 | 3 |
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Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Glasgow City
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Glasgow City?
- 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 Glasgow City have additional or selective licensing?
- Glasgow City 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 Glasgow City?
- 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 Glasgow City?
- Applications are made directly to Glasgow City, 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 Glasgow City about HMO licensing?
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