Fees and charges
The following fees and charges apply from 1 April 2025.
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 3-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 | £417 | £583 |
| 6 to 10 | £415 | £625 |
| 11 to 15 | £520 | £640 |
| 16 to 20 | £513 | £667 |
| 21 to 29 | £580 | £860 |
| 30 or more | £683 | £987 |
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 | £694 | £976 |
| 6 to 10 | £722 | £1,018 |
| 11 to 15 | £866 | £1,059 |
| 16 to 20 | £855 | £1,120 |
| 21 to 29 | £966 | £1,434 |
| 30 or more | £1,138 | £1,637 |
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 | £650 | £890 |
| 6 to 10 | £685 | £945 |
| 11 to 15 | £792 | £998 |
| 16 to 20 | £850 | £1,100 |
| 21 to 29 | £945 | £1,305 |
| 30 or more | £1,033 | £1,567 |
Lapsed HMO licence
These charges apply as an increased rate for a new 5-year HMO licence when a renewal application is not submitted before a property's existing licence expires.
| Number of rooms | Charge |
|---|---|
| 2 to 5 | £1,670 |
| 6 to 10 | £1,740 |
| 11 to 15 | £1,925 |
| 16 to 20 | £1,975 |
| 21 to 29 | £2,400 |
| 30 or more | £2,775 |
Other fees and charges for HMO landlords
| Fee or charge | Charge |
|---|---|
| Change of manager | £255 |
| Assistance with licensing | £85 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 aboard who is applying to reside in the UK.
| Reports | Charge |
|---|---|
| Suitability of a home to accommodate someone from aboard who is applying to live in the UK | £228 |