Custom interiors are one of the most impactful additions you can make to a FiveM server. MLOs (Map Load Objects) replace the empty or generic GTA V building interiors with fully detailed, custom-designed spaces that bring your roleplay world to life. From police stations to nightclubs, hospitals to player housing, the right MLOs transform your server from a modified GTA map into a unique, immersive city. This guide covers everything you need to know about FiveM MLOs in 2026.

What Are MLOs?

MLO stands for Map Load Object, a technical term for custom 3D interior maps that are streamed to players when they enter a specific area. Unlike standard GTA V interiors that exist in a separate dimension (instanced interiors), MLOs are placed directly into the game world at specific coordinates.

When a player walks into a building that has an MLO installed, the custom interior loads seamlessly. Other players nearby see the same interior. This creates shared spaces where roleplay can happen naturally — officers booking suspects at a custom police station, doctors treating patients in a detailed hospital, or patrons enjoying a fully modeled nightclub.

MLOs are created using 3D modeling software like 3ds Max, Blender, or CodeWalker, and then exported in formats compatible with the GTA V engine. The quality varies enormously — from basic single-room interiors to massive multi-floor buildings with hundreds of props, custom lighting, and interactive elements.

Top MLO Categories

Police Stations and Government Buildings

Police station MLOs are among the most popular and essential for any RP server. A good police station includes booking areas, holding cells, offices, briefing rooms, armories, evidence rooms, and parking garages. Popular options include Mission Row PD redesigns, Sandy Shores sheriff offices, and Paleto Bay substations. Government buildings like courthouses and city halls add depth to legal RP scenarios.

Hospitals and Medical Facilities

Hospital MLOs provide the setting for EMS and medical roleplay. The best ones feature emergency rooms, operating theaters, patient wards, pharmacies, morgues, and staff areas. Pillbox Hill Medical Center replacements are the most common, but satellite clinics in Sandy Shores and Paleto Bay are equally important for servers with active rural zones.

Nightclubs, Bars, and Entertainment

Entertainment venue MLOs bring the social side of RP to life. Nightclubs with DJ booths, dance floors, VIP sections, and bar areas create spaces for events and social interaction. Bars, comedy clubs, and theaters round out the entertainment category. These MLOs often include custom lighting effects and sound zones that enhance the atmosphere.

Restaurants and Businesses

Food businesses are a staple of roleplay economies. Custom MLOs for burger joints, pizza shops, taco stands, coffee houses, and fine dining restaurants give job players proper workspaces. The best restaurant MLOs include kitchen areas, storage rooms, counters, and seating areas that feel authentic and support food preparation RP.

Garages and Mechanic Shops

Mechanic shop MLOs provide the backdrop for vehicle repair and customization RP. Multi-bay garages with lifts, tool areas, paint booths, and customer waiting areas make the mechanic job feel legitimate. Some premium MLOs include underground racing garages and luxury car showrooms.

Residential and Housing

Player housing MLOs range from small apartments to luxury mansions. The best housing MLOs offer multiple floor plans, furnished interiors, and logical layouts. Motel rooms, trailer parks, and public housing add variety for different economic tiers in your server.

Best Free MLOs

The FiveM community has produced many quality free MLOs. Here are some worth considering:

• Gabz MLO Collection — Gabz is one of the most respected MLO creators, offering several free releases alongside their premium work. Their free police stations and shops are production-quality.
• Breze MLOs — Community-released interiors covering various business types, often found on FiveM forums and GitHub repositories.
• CodeWalker Community Maps — The CodeWalker Discord and forums host numerous free MLO releases from amateur and professional creators alike.
• Open-source MLO packs — Several community projects maintain collections of free, open-source interiors on GitHub that are regularly updated and improved.

Free MLOs are excellent for getting started, but they often lack the detail and optimization of premium options. For critical locations like your main police station or hospital, investing in a premium MLO is usually worthwhile.

Best Paid MLOs

Premium MLOs offer superior quality, optimization, and support. The top creators in 2026 include:

• Gabz — The gold standard for FiveM MLOs. Known for incredibly detailed interiors with proper lighting, collision, and optimization. Their Mission Row PD, Pillbox Hospital, and various business interiors are used by thousands of servers.
• Breze Developments — High-quality custom interiors with a focus on unique designs that stand out from the standard GTA V aesthetic.
• Patoche — Detailed French and European-style interiors that bring a different visual flavor to FiveM servers.
• K4MB1 — Known for realistic, highly detailed interiors with excellent prop placement and lighting work.

Premium MLOs typically range from 10 to 50 EUR depending on complexity. Larger projects like full hospital or police station redesigns can cost more, but the quality difference is substantial.

How to Install MLOs

Installing an MLO on your FiveM server follows a consistent process:

Step 1: Download and Extract

Download the MLO files. You should receive a resource folder containing a fxmanifest.lua (or __resource.lua for older resources) and a stream folder with the model files.

Step 2: Place in Resources

Copy the entire MLO resource folder into your server resources directory. Many servers organize MLOs in a subfolder like resources/[maps] or resources/[mlos] for cleaner organization.

Step 3: Update server.cfg

Add ensure mlo_resource_name to your server.cfg file. MLOs should generally load early in your resource order since other scripts may reference their locations.

Step 4: Verify in Game

Start your server and teleport to the MLO location. Walk through the interior to verify that collisions work properly, doors function, and there are no visual glitches. Check that the MLO does not conflict with other map modifications in the area.

Performance Tips

MLOs can impact server and client performance if not managed carefully. Follow these guidelines:

• Limit total MLOs. While modern clients can handle many MLOs, each one adds to streaming memory. Aim for no more than 30-50 MLOs on a single server unless they are well-optimized.
• Check polygon counts. Premium MLOs are usually well-optimized, but free or amateur MLOs may have excessive polygon counts that cause frame drops. If an interior causes performance issues, look for an optimized alternative.
• Avoid overlapping MLOs. Two MLOs placed at the same or nearby coordinates will conflict, causing visual glitches and collision issues. Plan your map layout carefully.
• Use LODs when available. Level of Detail (LOD) models reduce rendering load when players are far from the interior. Quality MLOs include LOD models.
• Monitor streaming memory. FiveM has a streaming memory budget. If players experience texture loss or pop-in, you may have too many high-detail MLOs loading simultaneously. Consider removing or replacing the least important ones.
• Test with players. Performance issues often only appear with multiple players in the same area. Test your MLOs with realistic player counts before deploying to production.

Framework Compatibility

MLOs themselves are framework-independent — they are map files that work with any server regardless of whether you run ESX, QBCore, or QBOX. However, the scripts that interact with MLOs (door locks, job locations, housing systems) are framework-dependent.

When installing an MLO that comes with associated scripts (like a police station with booking mechanics), make sure those scripts are compatible with your framework. Many MLO creators provide multiple script versions or use standalone implementations that work with any framework.

Door locks are the most common integration point. If your MLO includes locked doors, you will need to configure them in your door lock resource (ox_doorlock, qb-doorlock, or nui_doorlock) with the correct coordinates and hash values.

Final Thoughts

MLOs are one of the best investments you can make for your FiveM server. They transform generic GTA V spaces into unique, immersive environments that elevate every aspect of roleplay. Start with the most important locations — your police station, hospital, and a few key businesses — and expand your collection as your server grows. Prioritize quality over quantity, test performance carefully, and your players will appreciate the attention to detail that custom interiors bring to your world.

Browse Premium MLOs on VertexMods

VertexMods has one of the largest collections of high-quality FiveM MLOs. From police stations and hospitals to luxury villas and nightclubs — find the perfect interior for your server.

• mrpd-2026-los-santos-tstudio — 40€ — Police Station
• trowbridge-police-station-mlo — 42€ — Police Station
• hampset-rpc-police-station — 55€ — Police Station
• benzz-nhs-ambulance-station — 32€ — Ambulance Station
• los-santos-medical-center-hospital — 40€ — Hospital
• royal-health-care-mlo — 45€ — Medical Center
• ls-medical-center — 40€ — Medical Center
• fiv3devs-pillbox-hospital — 39€ — Hospital
• rockford-hills-fire-department-mlo — 48€ — Fire Department
• redsaint-paleto-fd — 33€ — Fire Department
• energy-galaxy-nightclub — 39€ — Nightclub
• club-77-mlo — 32€ — Nightclub
• fiv3devs-galaxy-club — 25€ — Nightclub
• bellas-vanilla-unicorn-mlo — 49€ — Adult Club
• hornys-burgers-mlo — 30€ — Fast Food Restaurant
• burger-shot-mlo — 26€ — Burger Shot Restaurant
• noodle-restaurant-mlo — 22€ — Restaurant
• blackwood-saloon-bar-mlo — 20€ — Saloon Bar
• paleto-garage-mlo — 22€ — Garage
• premium-mlo-maze-bank-interior — 20€ — Maze Bank Interior
• sunshine-plaza — 45€ — Shopping Plaza
• la-galeria-mall — 40€ — Shopping Mall
• gabz-vehicle-dealer-pdm — 39€ — Premium Deluxe Motorsport
• brofx-mansion-08-biggest-villa — 25€ — Luxury Villa
• vinewood-estate-v3 — 42€ — Vinewood Estate
• high-class-city-vip-luxurious-villa-district — 70€ — Villa District