How much is an HMO licence?

Usually between £500 and £1,500 for a five year licence, depending on the council and the size of the property.

Councils set their own fees and there is no national figure. Many split it into an application fee and a grant fee, and many charge per room above a certain number.

Budget for the work as well as the fee. Bringing a house up to HMO fire standard, with interlinked alarms, fire doors and sometimes emergency lighting, usually costs more than the licence does.