What are the HMO licence requirements in Highland?

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 Highland have additional or selective licensing?

Highland 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.

How do I apply for an HMO licence in Highland?

Applications are made directly to Highland, 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.

HMO Licensing in Highland

68 licensed HMOs

£? typical fee

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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Highland?

Highland requires an HMO licence where a property has three or more unrelated occupants sharing facilities. Highland currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.

68 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.

Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people across licensed properties in Highland.

Licence length and renewal rules are set under Scottish HMO legislation — confirm the current term with the council.

Source: Housing Act 2004 and Highland HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 10 Jun 2026

Licensed HMO Statistics

Metric	Value	Context
Registered HMOs	68	Imported register
Latest licence issued	Jun 2026	Most recent issue date in register
Mandatory licence cost	Pending results	Awaiting council fee data
Median occupants	6.0	Typical occupancy
Largest recorded HMO	15	Max occupants

Licence schemes

Scheme	Description	This council
Mandatory	5+ people, 2+ households	Yes
Additional	Smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)	No
Selective	All private rentals in an area	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 Highland?

Search licensed properties in Highland from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Jun 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register

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AddressPostcodeLicence typeLicence noMax occupantsIssue dateExpiry dateLicencee name

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68 licensed HMOs in the register

Address	Postcode	Licence No	Expiry	Units
17, Clava Road, Inverness	—	HMO 11 195	—	—
178 Walker Crescent Inverness	—	—	—	—
3 Hawthorn Place, Edinbane	IV51 9PP	HMO/26/07	—	5
30 Argyle Square, Wick	—	C/HMO/012	19 May 2029	9
34, Innes Street, Inverness	—	HMO 11 193	—	—
4 Argyle Street, Dornoch	—	32042	—	—
41 Clachnaharry Road Inverness	—	HMO 11 293	9 Mar 2029	—
41 Clashmugach, Clashmore, Dornoch	—	32022	31 Mar 2029	8
50 High Street, Fort William	—	HMO/2026/03/01	15 Apr 2029	3
50 High Street, Fort William	—	HMO/2026/03/01@r60	15 Apr 2029	6
76 Telford Road, Inverness	—	HMO 11 203	3 Jun 2029	6
8 Blackpark Terrace Inverness	—	—	—	—
8, Lower Kessock Street, Inverness	—	HMO 11 317	13 May 2029	3
8, Southside Place, Inverness	—	HMO 11 211	12 Apr 2029	—
Armadale House, Ardvasar.	IV45 8RS	HMO/26/08	—	5
Bailenrigh 42, Telford Road, Inverness	—	HMO 11 206	24 Feb 2029	—
Caberfeidh, Corran, Arnisdale	IV40 8JS	HMO/26/03	20 Apr 2029	5
Caberfeidh, Corran, Arnisdale	IV40 8JS	HMO/26/03@IV408JSr59	—	5
Corrie Bhan, Kinghouse Hotel	—	HMO/2026/05/01	—	15
Creag Bheag, 2 East Park, Portree	IV51 9NW	HMO/26/02	26 May 2026	5

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Highland

What are the HMO licence requirements in Highland?: 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 Highland have additional or selective licensing?: Highland 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 Highland?: 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 Highland?: Applications are made directly to Highland, 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.

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