Wales

HMO Licensing in Wales

Wales follows the same Housing Act 2004 framework as England. Mandatory licensing applies to 5+ people in 2+ households. Check with your Welsh local authority for area-specific rules.

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Wales HMO licensing overview

Wales uses the same mandatory licensing criteria as England. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 introduced significant changes to tenancy law—ensure you comply with both HMO licensing and the new occupation contract requirements.

  • • Mandatory licensing: 5+ people, 2+ households, shared facilities
  • • Additional licensing: Check your council for local schemes
  • • Apply to your local Welsh authority
  • • Renting Homes (Wales) Act: occupation contracts, fitness for human habitation

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