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HMO Licence Fee Calculator

Calculate HMO licensing costs by local authority

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Location & Licence Type

Select your local authority

Type of licensing scheme

Property Details

Available Discounts

Discount availability varies by council. Check with your local authority.

HMO Licensing Requirements

Mandatory HMO

  • • 5+ occupants from 2+ households
  • • 3+ storeys (or any size in some areas)
  • • Sharing basic amenities
  • • Licence required nationwide

Additional Licensing

  • • Smaller HMOs (3-4 occupants)
  • • Council-designated areas only
  • • Check local schemes
  • • May include all HMOs in area

Total Licence Cost

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Valid for 5 years

Cost Breakdown

Base Fee

£0

New application

Fee Per Property

£0

Annual Cost

£0

Spread over licence period

Monthly Equivalent

£0

Per Room (Annual)

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About the HMO Licence Fee Calculator

What it does and how it helps you

The HMO Licence Fee Calculator helps UK landlords estimate mandatory HMO licensing costs across different local authorities. Calculate fees for mandatory, additional, and selective licensing schemes, factor in available discounts, and understand the annual cost per property and per room for accurate HMO investment budgeting.

Compare HMO licence fees across 20+ UK councils
Calculate costs for mandatory and additional licensing
Apply discounts for accreditation and early applications
Calculate annual cost per property and per room

How It Works

Understanding the calculation method

The HMO Licence Fee Calculator provides accurate licensing cost estimates: 1. Location Selection - Choose your local authority from major UK councils to see area-specific fees 2. Licence Type - Select mandatory HMO licensing, additional licensing, or selective licensing schemes 3. Application Details - Specify whether it's a new application or renewal (renewals are typically cheaper) 4. Portfolio Scale - Enter number of properties and rooms to calculate total portfolio licensing costs 5. Discount Application - Apply discounts for accredited landlord status, early applications, or multi-property portfolios 6. Cost Breakdown - View total fees, annual equivalent costs, and per-room charges The calculator includes data from 20+ UK local authorities and calculates the amortized annual cost over the typical 5-year licence period. Factor these costs into your HMO cashflow calculations to understand their impact on returns.

When to use this calculator

Use this calculator when budgeting for HMO investments, comparing costs across different local authorities, or planning portfolio expansion. Essential for understanding the true operating costs of HMO properties and factoring licensing fees into your investment analysis and cashflow projections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this calculator

HMO licence fees vary significantly by local authority, ranging from approximately £700-£1,750 for new applications. London boroughs typically charge £1,300-£1,750, while other major cities charge £950-£1,400. Renewals are usually 15-25% cheaper. Licences are valid for 5 years, so the annual equivalent cost is 20% of the total fee.
Mandatory licensing applies nationwide to properties with 5+ occupants from 2+ households sharing facilities, or any size HMO of 3+ storeys. Additional licensing is discretionary and implemented by some councils for smaller HMOs (3-4 occupants) in specific designated areas. Fees are typically similar, around £800-£1,500 depending on the council.
Many councils offer discounts: accredited landlords (NLA, RLA, or local schemes) typically receive 10% off, early applications before scheme implementation can save 5-10%, and some councils offer multi-property portfolio discounts of 5-15% when licensing multiple properties. Always check your local authority's specific discount schemes.
Operating an unlicensed HMO is a criminal offence punishable by unlimited fines. Councils can prosecute landlords, issue civil penalties of up to £30,000 per offence, make Rent Repayment Orders forcing you to repay up to 12 months rent to tenants, and issue Management Orders taking control of your property. Always check if your property requires licensing.
Your property needs mandatory HMO licensing if it has 5+ occupants from 2+ households sharing facilities (bathroom/kitchen). Some areas also have additional or selective licensing covering smaller HMOs or all rented properties. Check your local council's website - many have online tools to determine if your property needs licensing. Article 4 directions also affect HMO regulations in certain areas.

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