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 from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
| Band | Number of occupants | First stage fee | Second stage fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3 to 6 | £871 | £580 | £1,451 |
| B | 7 to 9 | £1,016 | £678 | £1,694 |
| C | 10 to 14 | £1,111 | £740 | £1,851 |
| D | 15 or more | £1,249 | £832 | £2,081 |
* A discount of £75 is given on the second stage fee for HMO licence holders with a relevant HMO qualification.
Also see
Housing Standards Team
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