Part of the criteria for receiving a five-year HMO licence is to be accredited through an approved scheme.
Accreditation schemes for HMO licensing
Approved schemes
| Accreditation scheme | Applicable licences |
|---|---|
| National Residential Landlord Association (NRLA) | Mandatory, Additional, and 257 licences |
| Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) | Mandatory, Additional, and 257 licences |
| Accreditation & Training for Landlords & Agents (ATLAS) | Mandatory, Additional, and 257 licences |
| Private Rented Sector Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS) | Mandatory, Additional, and 257 licences |
| DASH Landlord Accreditation | Mandatory, Additional, and 257 licences |
| Safeagent | Mandatory, Additional, and 257 licences |
| iHowz | Mandatory, Additional, and 257 licences |
| UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA) | Mandatory, Additional, and 257 licences |
| National Code | Student halls |
| The Property Institute (TPI) – formally ARMA | 257 licences |
Other schemes
We are happy for other accreditation schemes to approach us if they feel they also meet the criteria.
If you are accredited through a different scheme, we are also happy to consider this, please get in touch with the team.
To contact the team please email: hmo.licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
More details on the criteria required can be found on this page: Additional Licensing of HMOs – Appendix 8 – Policy for landlords and agents.