Service areas
FRASafe works online — from anywhere in England and Wales. Select your city for local HMO licensing guidance and council-specific information.
No postcode restriction
FRASafe is an online tool — it works for any property address in England and Wales.
Accepted nationally
The BS 9792:2025-aligned report format is accepted by councils across England for HMO licensing.
Works offline on-site
Install as a PWA and complete your assessment on-site at any property, with no signal required.
City guides
Detailed guidance on local HMO licensing requirements, council-specific information, and how FRASafe reports are accepted in each area.
London
All 33 London borough councils. Tower Hamlets, Newham, Southwark, Hackney and more.
Manchester
Manchester City Council — covers Fallowfield, Withington, Rusholme and all Manchester HMO areas.
Birmingham
Birmingham City Council — one of the largest HMO licensing authorities in the UK.
Leeds
Leeds City Council mandatory and additional HMO licensing across the city.
Bristol
Bristol City Council — city-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
Sheffield
Sheffield City Council — covers Crookes, Ecclesall, Broomhall and student areas.
Newcastle
Newcastle City Council — covers Jesmond, Sandyford, Heaton and surrounding areas.
Nottingham
Nottingham City Council — one of England's most extensive additional licensing schemes.
Liverpool
Liverpool City Council — covers Kensington, Wavertree, Toxteth and surrounding areas.
Southampton
Southampton City Council — covers Portswood, Highfield, and Polygon student areas.
Brighton
Brighton & Hove City Council — covers Moulsecoomb, Hanover, and Preston Park areas.
Leicester
Leicester City Council — covers Clarendon Park, Stoneygate, and West End areas.
Coventry
Coventry City Council — covers Earlsdon, Canley, and areas near both universities.
Bradford
Bradford Council — covers Manningham, Little Horton, Heaton and surrounding areas.
Plymouth
Plymouth City Council — covers Mutley, Lipson, Stoke and university areas.
Derby
Derby City Council — covers Normanton, Arboretum, Pear Tree and surrounding areas.
Glasgow
Glasgow City Council — HMO licensing under Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. West End, Southside and city centre.
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh Council — HMO licensing under Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. Marchmont, Newington, Leith.
Cardiff
Cardiff Council — RRO 2005 compliant. Covers Cathays, Roath, Splott and all Cardiff HMO areas.
Belfast
Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) — HMO licensing for the Holylands, Stranmillis and Queen's areas.
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