HMO Licensing in West Lothian
Browse all 58 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for West Lothian.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in West Lothian?
West Lothian requires an HMO licence where a property has three or more unrelated occupants sharing facilities. West Lothian currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
58 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 West Lothian 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
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 58 |
| 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 West Lothian?
Search licensed properties in West Lothian from the council's public register. The council has not published a register update date.
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Property search
58 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Goldpark Place, Eliburn, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/002 | — |
| 102 Clement Rise, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/007 | — |
| 112 Carledubs Avenue, Dedridge, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/047 | — |
| 16 Gorsebank, Ladywell, Livingston | HMO/005 | — |
| 17 Clyde Drive, Craigshill, Livingston | HMO/020 | — |
| 170 Clement Rise, SRUC Oatridge Campus, Ecclesmachan, West Lothian | HMO/051 | — |
| 175 Lenzie Avenue, SRUC Oatridge Campus, Ecclesmachan, West Lothian | HMO/052 | — |
| 24 Clement Rise, Dedridge, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/042 | — |
| 3 West End, West Calder, West Lothian | HMO/044 | — |
| 3 West Main Street, Blackburn, West Lothian | HMO/032 | — |
| 30 Dargai Place, 2 Letham Court, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/023 | — |
| 32 Peveril Rise, Dedridge, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/021 | — |
| 34 Abbotsford Rise, Dedridge, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/009 | — |
| 34 Stewart Way, 47 Blackness Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian | HMO/043 | — |
| 35 Mallard Brae, Rowan Drive, Blackburn, West Lothian | HMO/031 | — |
| 45 Templar Rise, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/026 | — |
| 60 Granby Avenue, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/050 | — |
| 7 West Main Street, SRUC, Oatridge Campus, Ecclesmachan | HMO/034 | — |
| 7-12 Adelaide Street, Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian | HMO/006 | — |
| 71 - 72 Sutherland Way, Knightsridge, Livingston | HMO/003 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in West Lothian
- What are the HMO licence requirements in West Lothian?
- 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 West Lothian have additional or selective licensing?
- West Lothian 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 West Lothian?
- 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 West Lothian?
- Applications are made directly to West Lothian, 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 West Lothian about HMO licensing?
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