Regardless of the number of stories a property has, all HMO's with five or more residents must possess a HMO licence from the local authority.
From 1 April 2025, we now charge £810 for the first 5 year licence and £670 to renew for a further 5 years. A 10% discount applies for landlords committing to the standards required by the Landlord Forum or one of the three main national landlord associations. Fees for these members are reduced to £729 for a new licence and £603 for a renewal.
Guide to HMO licensing
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To apply, complete the HMO licence application form.
Licence summary
Eligibility criteria | Applications must be made to the local housing authority and your application is not complete until you have paid the relevant licence fee. |
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Regulation summary | A summary of regulations relating to this licence |
Application evaluation process | Licences will normally be granted if:
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Will your licence be granted automatically? | No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process and assess your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from your local authority within 28 days, please contact them. |
Failed application redress/Licence holder redress | If we do not grant your licence we will notify you. Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made. |
Landlord associations |