Decision - Private Sector Housing: Discretionary Additional Licensing Scheme

RESOLVED: That Housing & New Homes Committee: 2.1 Notes results of the consultation on the proposed additional HMO licensing scheme, as summarised by this report and detailed in a Consultation Findings' Report by CJ Associates at Appendix 1. 2.2 Designates all 23 wards in the city as subject to additional licensing under s.56(1) of the Housing Act 2004 from 1 July 2024 and last for five years, as set out in paragraph 6.1 and authorises the Executive Director for Housing, Neighbourhoods and Communities to issue the statutory notification. 2.3 Agrees the fee structure for the licensing scheme, as set out in paragraphs 3.32 to 3.35 2.4 Agrees the HMO licensing standards and conditions attached at Appendix 3 which will apply to the mandatory HMO licensing and additional HMO licensing schemes.

This document sets out the standards and licence conditions for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), covering facilities, room sizes, fire safety, utilities, management, maintenance and occupancy. Licence holders must comply with the conditions and provide specified certificates, declarations and information to Brighton and Hove City Council when required.