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Guidance on the recent change to how Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are valued for Council Tax in England.
Get a licence to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in England or Wales - local authority, private renting, landlords, houseshare
Form and guidance notes for submitting a proposal against the Council Tax band of an HMO property.
Form HMO: Applications relating to licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and selective licensing.
Get a licence to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Northern Ireland - local authority, private renting, landlords, house share.
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
Get a licence to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation in Scotland (HMO) - local authority, private renting, landlords, houseshare
A consultation on the council tax valuation of Houses in Multiple Occupation, including the government’s proposal of possible changes.
Guidance for local housing authorities on extending mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Jack and Tribunal Member Lewicki on 06 February 2024
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Amran Vance and Ms S Coughlin MCIEH on 7 December 2023
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Professor Robert Abbey & Mr Peter Roberts DipArch RIBA on 21 April 2022
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Hewitt, Ms Krisko on 31 January 2017
This letter provides information for local authorities on council tax.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Hewitt, Mrs Turner on 27 July 2016
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