- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Omagh, Strabane
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Tyrone involve?
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
Which rules apply in County Tyrone?
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
- Space and amenity standards come from the HMO (Living Accommodation Standard) Regulations (NI) 2019 and the licence conditions.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- All new HMOs need planning permission; councils such as Belfast apply HMO policy areas and limits on concentration.
- New HMOs need building control approval as well as planning permission.
In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in County Tyrone?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,150 – £5,850 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,600 – £4,050 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,800 – £5,400 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,600 – £9,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
Typical time on site: 10–20 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) by town in County Tyrone
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Tyrone
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
Do you handle building control?
Yes. The building work in a large HMO conversion (partitions, fire separation, drainage, electrics) needs to meet the building regulations, and the conversion can also count as a material change of use. We confirm the route with building control, coordinate inspections and give you the completion paperwork.
Do you carry out large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) across County Tyrone?
Yes, across the whole of County Tyrone, including Omagh, Strabane.
Who licenses HMOs in County Tyrone?
HMO licensing in County Tyrone, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in County Tyrone
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Tyrone
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Tyrone
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- Extensions for extra rooms in County Tyrone
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Tyrone
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