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HMO Licence Fee Calculator

Calculate HMO licensing costs by local authority

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Step 1 of 5Location & Type

Location & Licence Type

Select your council and licence type

Fees shown: £1,150 (new) / £850 (renewal)

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 with available discounts.

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
Model multi-property portfolio licensing costs

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 20+ UK councils to see area-specific fees 2. Licence Type - Select mandatory HMO licensing, additional licensing, or selective licensing schemes 3. Application Details - Specify 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this calculator

HMO licence fees vary significantly by local authority, ranging from approximately 700-1750 pounds for new applications. London boroughs typically charge 1300-1750 pounds, while other major cities charge 950-1400 pounds. Renewals are usually 15-25% cheaper.
Mandatory licensing applies nationwide to properties with 5+ occupants from 2+ households sharing facilities. Additional licensing is discretionary and implemented by some councils for smaller HMOs (3-4 occupants) in specific designated areas.
Many councils offer discounts: accredited landlords (NLA, RLA, or local schemes) typically receive 10% off, early applications can save 5-10%, and some councils offer multi-property portfolio discounts of 5-15%.
Operating an unlicensed HMO is a criminal offence punishable by unlimited fines. Councils can prosecute landlords, issue civil penalties up to 30,000 pounds per offence, and make Rent Repayment Orders.
HMO licences are typically valid for 5 years. Some councils may issue shorter licences (1-3 years) for first-time applicants or properties with compliance issues. Renewal applications are generally cheaper than new applications.

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