Payment of fees
Fees are payable for a licence, with fees covering the costs of the running and administering the scheme, such as:
- administration
- property visits or inspections
- advice and guidance
- other third party costs
- liaison with interested parties - for example, mortgage companies
- local democracy costs
Fees also cover costs of:
- development and production of licensing policies
- provision of website and web material
- the costs involved in setting and reviewing the fee itself
Licence fees are payable in 2 instalments. Instalment 1 is payable when making the initial application, providing that the application is complete. Instalment 2 is payable once a decision has been made by the local authority to grant the HMO licence.
Fees for applications submitted by 31 March 2024
| Band | Number of occupants | Stage 1 fee | Stage 2 fee | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3 to 6 | £789.60 | £526.40 | £1,316 |
| B | 7 to 9 | £921.60 | £614.40 | £1,536 |
| C | 10 to 14 | £1,007.40 | £671.60 | £1,679 |
| D | 15 or more | £1,132.80 | £755.20 | £1,888 |
Fees for applications submitted from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
| Band | Number of occupants | Stage 1 fee | Stage 2 fee | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3 to 6 | £830 | £552 | £477 |
| B | 7 to 9 | £968 | £645 | £570 |
| C | 10 to 14 | £1,058 | £705 | £630 |
| D | 15 or more | £1,190 | £792 | £717 |
Also see
Housing Standards Team
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