Fees
Discounts
Discounts are applicable to fees for additional HMO licences and selective licences only – not for mandatory HMO licences.
An applicant who is accredited under, or is a member of, one of the following schemes may be entitled to a discount of £50:
- London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS)
- National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)
- National Approved Lettings Scheme (NALS)
- UK Association of Lettings Agents (UKALA)
- Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Discounts will be determined on submission and assessment of the full application and supporting documents. A discount will not apply where:
- the council has made two or more consecutive requests for additional supporting documents or information.
- the council has served a warning letter or notice for failure to license a property.
Fees
Licence fees are payable in two instalments. Part A fees are payable at the application stage. If the licence application is refused by the council or withdrawn by the applicant, the Part A payment will not be refunded.
If we approve your application, we will send you an email with a link to pay the Part B fee. You need to pay this within 7 days. We will issue your licence after we have received your Part B fee.
These fees were last updated 1 April 2026.
Mandatory HMO licence fees
| Number of units | Part A | Part B | Total licence fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £1097.42 | £852.37 | £1949.79 |
| 3 | £1161.75 | £852.37 | £2014.12 |
| 4 | £1226.08 | £852.37 | £2078.45 |
| 5 | £1290.41 | £852.37 | £2142.78 |
| 6 | £1354.74 | £852.37 | £2207.11 |
| 7 | £1419.07 | £852.37 | £2271.44 |
| 8 | £1483.40 | £852.37 | £2335.77 |
| 9 | £1547.73 | £852.37 | £2400.10 |
| 10 | £1612.06 | £852.37 | £2464.43 |
Additional HMO licence fees
| Number of bedrooms | Part A | Part B | Total licence fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £267.00 | £1,299.00 | £1566.00 |
| 3 | £267. 00 | £1,353.00 | £1620.00 |
| 4 | £267. 00 | £1,407.00 | £1674.00 |
Selective licence fees
| Part A | Part B | Total licence fee |
|---|---|---|
| £267 | £480.60 | £747.60 |
Other charges
Other charges are as follows (these apply to both selective and additional licences):
| Process | Fee |
|---|---|
| Revocation of licence | None |
| Application following revocation of licence | New application fee |
| Application refused or rejected | Part A fee |
| Application withdrawn by applicant | Part A fee |
| Temporary exemption notice (TEN) made by the council | None |
| Application received following expiry of a TEN made by the council | New application fee |
| Pre-licensing consultation | £180 |
Refunds
Licence fees are not connected to the length of a licence. The fees will not be refunded if the property is sold or stops being let after an application has been made.
A licence is not transferable. Where a licenced property changes ownership, the new landlord or managing agent must make a full application for a new licence. We will not refund any fees for any unused or unexpired period of the licence.
Part A fee
The part A fee is a non-refundable fee that is paid on submission of an application. Should the application be refused or rejected by the council or withdrawn by the applicant, Part A fee will not be refunded.
Part B fee
The part B fee is payable once the application has been assessed and the decision is made to grant the licence. This will cover the administration, management, and enforcement of the licensing functions under the scheme. Part B fee is not refundable once the licence has been issued.
Refunds for a property licence will only be issued in exceptional circumstances:
- The property is outside the designated area (therefore, a licence is not required)
- A duplicate application has been made
- An application was made for an exempted property (Schedule 14, Housing Act 2004)
If a refund is agreed, the council will only refund to the original payee and normally by the same method of payment used, i.e. via the original credit or debit card.
Refunds for a property licence will not be given if:
- The property no longer requires to be licensed
- The licence is revoked or cancelled
- Planning permission has been refused for works required to the property, after the licence is granted or issued.