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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Housing licences

If you have an existing HMO licence that needs work to be completed to the property at this time, please call 01483 505050 and ask to speak to the Housing Standards Team or email regulatoryservices@guildford.gov.uk.

If you have a pending HMO application, we will look at how we can deal with this remotely.

Apply for a house of multiple occupation licence (HMO)

A HMO is a property occupied by three or more unrelated people, forming two or more households.

Apply for a caravan site licence

Sites used for holiday caravans and camping need a licence from us to operate.

Report a suspected unlicensed HMO

Join the caravan site manager fit and proper person register

From 1 July 2021, most mobile home site owners or managers must be tested to check they're fit and proper.