Houses in Multiple Occupation
The Environmental Health team, using the provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 and the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Houses In Multiple Occupation) Order 2000, works to ensure issues of sub-standard houses, overcrowding, condensation, dampness and disrepair of houses are addressed. In doing so the Environmental Health Officers work closely with Clackmannanshire Council Housing Services, Local Housing Associations, and private landlords.
A Mandatory Licensing Scheme was introduced for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) on 1st October, 2000.
An HMO is the only or principal residence of 3 or more unrelated persons. The residence can be a house, flat, bedsit or student halls of residence, and where the residents share facilities such as cooking facilities, washing facilities or toilets.
Applying for a licence
If you operate such premises you must apply for a licence as soon as possible.
An Application Form, Public Notice and Standards document for the Grant/Renewal of a House in Multiple Occupation are available to download from this page. Alternatively, you can contact the Environmental Health team using the details below.
Objections and Complaints
For more information, please refer to our HMO Objections and Complaints page.
Information Guides
The following Scottish Government guides are available for further information:
Publications & Documents
Page & Site Tools
Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Environmental Health
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 0500 545 540 / 01259 450000
Email: ehealth@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
