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 2026 to 31 March 2027
| Band | Number of occupants | First stage fee | Second stage fee* | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3 to 6 occupants | £914 | £610 | £1,524 |
| B | 7 to 9 occupants | £1,067 | £712 | £1,779 |
| C | 10 to 14 occupants | £1,166 | £778 | £1,944 |
| D | 15 or more occupants | £1,312 | £874 | £2,186 |
* A discount of £75 is given on the second stage fee for HMO licence holders with a relevant HMO qualification.
Also see
Healthy and Sustainable Homes Team
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