A property is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) if it is the only or principal residence of three or more persons from three or more families. The owner, even if living on the premises, is not counted.
Minimum Requirements for HMO Property
The minimum requirements for HMO Properties are shown here.
All HMO’s require to be licensed by the relevant local authority. It should be noted that to run a property as a HMO without the appropriate licence is an offence.
Not all HMO’s will require to be licensed, exemptions can be granted e.g. religious communities or where accommodation is provided as part of a service e.g. care home.
You can be downloaded an application pack 
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HMO Licensing Officer
Environmental Health
The Moray Council
Council Office
High Street
Elgin
Moray
IV30 1BX
Tel: 01343 563345
Email: public.health@moray.gov.uk
Hours 8.45am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday