Fees and charges
The following fees and charges apply from 1 April 2026.
Selective Licensing Fees
This is more information on our Selective Licensing page
Licence fees are paid in two parts:
• Part A: Paid when you submit your application. This covers the cost of processing and reviewing your application. This fee is non-refundable, even if your application is not successful.
• Part B: Paid after the Council decides to grant a licence. This covers the ongoing administration, management, and enforcement of the licence.
Applications submitted after the scheme comes into force must pay the higher licence fee.
Please note: We cannot accept your application as valid if it is submitted without payment, or if any information is missing or incorrect.
| Fee Type | Part A | Part B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Fee | £236.98 | £797.92 | £1034.90 |
| Higher Rate * (operating unlicensed >12 weeks) | £236.98 | £1530.42 | £1767.40 |
| Surcharge for Paper Application - New Application | N/A | N/A | £500 |
* Higher Rate Fee If you’ve been renting out a property for more than 12 weeks without registering with Thurrock for a licence, you’ll be charged the higher application fee by default. However, if you can show that the property only became licensable within the last 12 weeks before you applied, you may qualify for the lower fee instead. To prove this, you’ll need to provide supporting evidence, such as:
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House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing fees
Fees vary depending on the number of rooms that must be assessed. The fee covers:
- administrative costs
- inspection work
- issuing the licence
- making any variations throughout the duration of the licence
A new application must be submitted if there is a change in licence holder.
New HMO 5-year licence
These fees are for new HMO licence applications. The application fee must be paid by all applicants. The additional licence fee must be paid by applicants who are granted a licence.
| Number of rooms | Application fee | Licence fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 5 | £703 | £1067 |
| 6 to 10 | £752 | £1,098 |
| 11 to 15 | £910 | £1140 |
| 16 to 20 | £920 | £1,180 |
| 21 to 29 | £1266 | £1,284 |
| 30 or more | £1,130 | £1,570 |
Renewable HMO 5-year licence
These fees apply when there have been no changes or breaches of management regulations.
| Number of rooms | Application fee | Licence fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 5 | £670 | £970 |
| 6 to 10 | £735 | £995 |
| 11 to 15 | £792 | £1073 |
| 16 to 20 | £850 | £1,225 |
| 21 to 29 | £945 | £1,430 |
| 30 or more | £1,133 | £1,617 |
Other fees and charges for HMO landlords
| Fee or charge | Charge |
|---|---|
| Change of manager | £270 |
| Assistance with licensing | £90 per hour |
Administration fees
| Fee type | Charge |
|---|---|
| Additional fee for paper HMO licence applications | £108 |
| Invalid HMO licence applications | £27 |
| Penalty charge for not returning corrections to an invalid HMO licence application within 14 days | £27 |
| Penalty charge for not making licence fee payment within 14 days | £54 |
| First reminder letter for new HMO licence applications | £27 |
| Second reminder letter for new HMO licence applications | £54 |
Reports not required by law – immigration inspections
The charge below is for providing a report on the suitability of a home to accommodate someone from abroad who is applying to reside in the UK.
| Reports | Charge |
|---|---|
| Suitability of a home to accommodate someone from abroad who is applying to live in the UK | £228 |