diff --git a/tests/test_hobo_notify.py b/tests/test_hobo_notify.py
index 6d4b2f3..39fee19 100644
--- a/tests/test_hobo_notify.py
+++ b/tests/test_hobo_notify.py
@@ -4,9 +4,14 @@ import json
 
 from corbo.models import Subscription
 from corbo.hobo_agent.management.commands.hobo_notify import Command
+
+import django
 from django.core.management import call_command
 from django.db.models import Q
 
+if django.VERSION > (1, 8):
+    pytest.skip('hobo tests are limited to django 1.8', allow_module_level=True)
+
 NOTIFICATION = {'@type': 'provision',
                 'objects': {'@type': 'user',
                             'data': [