FI16759

Request

I am writing to request the following information about your council's property licensing schemes: For EACH property licensing scheme currently operated by your council (mandatory HMO, additional HMO, and/or selective licensing) 

  1. Scheme name and type (mandatory HMO / additional HMO / selective)
  2. Current scheme status (active, expired, under consultation, confirmed but not yet started)
  3. Geographic coverage (whole area, specific wards — please list wards if applicable)
  4. Start date and end date of current designation
  5. Application fees:
    1. New application fee
    2. Renewal fee (if different from new application)
    3. Any discounts available (accredited landlord, early bird, multi-property)
    4. Whether fees are flat rate, per bedroom, per unit, or tiered
    5. Part A and Part B fee breakdown (if applicable)
  6. MHCLG/Secretary of State confirmation reference (for selective/additional schemes)
  7. Maximum occupancy or conditions for the scheme
  8. Exemptions from the scheme
  9. Where to find the current fee schedule online 

Response

  1. Mandatory HMO. 
  2. Not applicable as its mandatory. 
  3. Whole area. 
  4. Not applicable, as its mandatory. 
  5. As follows:
    1. This is set out on the Council’s website at https://www.dover.gov.uk/Housing/Private-Sector-Housing/Houses-in-Multiple-Occupation/HMO-ApplyforaLicence.aspx.
    2. This is set out on the Council’s website at https://www.dover.gov.uk/Housing/Private-Sector-Housing/Houses-in-Multiple-Occupation/HMO-ApplyforaLicence.aspx.
    3. None.
    4. Tiered.
    5. Not applicable.
  6. Not applicable.
  7. Not applicable.
  8. Not appliable.
  9. https://www.dover.gov.uk/Housing/Private-Sector-Housing/Houses-in-Multiple-Occupation/HMO-ApplyforaLicence.aspx.