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How to apply for an HMO licence


Before completing the online application, we recommend you look through all the sections to ensure that you have the relevant information to hand.

Do I need a HMO licence for the property?

You will need a licence if your property has:

  • Five or more people living there, forming two or more households, and
  • They share facilities such as a bathroom, toilet or kitchen

A household is defined as:

  • Co-habiting couples
  • Blood-related, or foster families
  • Carers and domestic staff

Student halls of residence managed by the university and buildings owned by public bodies are not classified as HMOs.

How much will a licence cost ?

From 1 April 2025 the cost of a HMO licence is £1481.04. The licence fee is payable in two parts as follows:

Part 1

The licence processing fee of £700.00. This fee is payable at the time of submission.

Part 2

The administration and compliance fee of £781.04.

This part is payable before the Council issues the licence.

The HMO licence renewal fee is £1110.77 and is also payable in two parts (as above).

  • Part 1 - £500.00
  • Part 2 - £610.77

Reduced fees are available to the standard and renewal application fees, as follows:

Reduction type

Application Type

Part 1 Fee

(to be submitted with the application)

Part 2 fee

(to be submitted when the licence application succeeds but before the licence is issued).

Total fee

(Must be paid in two parts.  Unsuccessful applicants will not be charged the second fee)

Cornwall Responsible Landlord Scheme Members – 5% reduction

First Application

£700.00

£706.98

£1406.98

As above

Renewal

£500.00

£555.23

£1055.23

Members of recognised landlord associations (e.g. CRLA, NLA, SWLA etc)

2.5% reduction

First Application

£700.00

£744.01

£1444.01

As above

Renewal

£500.00

£583.00

£1083.00

 

You must provide proof of membership (scheme/membership number) within your application.

No reduced fees are available for properties we find operating without a licence.

 

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