Please use our step by step guide to apply for an HMO licence. The links at the bottom of the page will take you through each step.
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 2024 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 £682.58. This fee is payable when the application is submitted to the Council.
Part 2
The administration and compliance fee of £798.46.
This fee is payable when the Council has determined that the licence application has succeeded and must be paid before the Council releases the licence.
A HMO licence renewal fee is £1110.77 and is also payable in two parts (as above).
- Part 1 - £510.95
- Part 2 - £599.82
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 |
£648.45 |
£758.53 |
£1406.98 |
|
As above |
Renewal |
£485.40 |
£569.83 |
£1055.23 |
|
Members of recognised landlord associations (e.g. CRLA, NLA, SWLA etc) 2.5% reduction |
First Application |
£665.51 |
£778.50 |
£1444.01 |
|
As above |
Renewal |
£498.18 |
£584.82 |
£1083.00 |
You will be required to provide proof of membership (scheme/membership number).
No reduced fees are available for properties we find operating without a licence.