Renew an HMO licence

You don't have to wait for your current licence to expire before applying to renew.

We recommend applying to renew your licence at least two months before your licence expires. This will allow us time to process your application and deal with any queries.​​​​

Please read our HMO renewal application guidance before making an application.

Applying to renew before your licence has expired

If your licence has not expired, you can apply to renew using a shorter version of the renewal application form. This is in line with new rules that allow you to provide less information. You will need to sign a declaration about any material changes at the property.

• Guidance for renewing an HMO licence

  (PDF, 164.58 KB)
• Application form to renew a live HMO licence (shorter)

  (PDF, 621.5 KB)

Use this form only if your licence has not expired, or it will be rejected.

You can send your completed application form and supporting documentation via email to housing.standards@trafford.gov.uk or via post to: Housing Standards Team, Trafford Council, Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0YL.

Applying to renew an expired licence

If your licence has expired, you need to complete and send the full version of the application form to the details above. 

• HMO licence application form

  (PDF, 1.85 MB)

Tick 'Renewal of licence' when it asks what type of application you are completing.