Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

How much does a licence cost?

The council charges a fee to cover the administrative costs for issuing a licence.

  • The total licence fee is £911.  The application fee element is £261 which is non-refundable and paid with the application.  The maintenance fee element is £650 and is paid once the draft licence has been granted.  
  • The licence renewal fee is £232 and is available for renewing applications which have not expired. 
  • HMO License renewal Licence maintenance fee is £557 and is available for renewing applications which have not expired. 
  • The late application penalty fee is an additional £403 and is paid with the application fee.  You will be informed if this is due to be paid as part of the application process.  This is non-refundable.