- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Omagh, Strabane
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in County Tyrone involve?
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
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.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in County Tyrone?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £27,000 – £67,500 | project |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £4,950 – £8,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
Typical time on site: 4–10 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) by town in County Tyrone
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in County Tyrone
Does a small HMO need a licence?
In England a mandatory licence is needed when five or more people from two or more households share, and smaller HMOs can need one where the council runs additional licensing. Wales still applies a three-storey test, while in Scotland and Northern Ireland every HMO needs a licence. We check the address and tell you which applies before quoting.
Can I keep a lounge in a small HMO?
Yes, and many councils expect some shared living space where bedrooms are at the smaller end of the size range. We plan the layout so the house works for sharers and meets the local standard.
Do you carry out small HMO conversions (3–6 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
- House to HMO conversion in County Tyrone
- Ensuite installation in County Tyrone
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Tyrone
- Communal kitchen refits in County Tyrone
- Fire doors in County Tyrone
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Tyrone
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Tyrone
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Tyrone