Do I need an HMO licence in Barnsley? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Barnsley, an HMO licence is required where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Barnsley runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £800 and Barnsley typically processes applications in around 4 weeks. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
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- Licence needed?
- Yes, where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
- Schemes in operation
- Mandatory licensing
- Council fee
- £800
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
- Article 4
- check with Barnsley
How much does an HMO licence cost in Barnsley?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Barnsley is £800, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £368 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £432 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £800 |
| Get HMO Licence — we do it for you | £599 |
| Measured floor plan where the council requires a scaled plan | Price on request |
| Fire risk assessment where required for the licence | Price on request |
Verified 2026-06-20
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Barnsley
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
Article 4 directions in Barnsley
Article 4 status — check with Barnsley.
Local rules in Barnsley
- £800 total for up to five bedrooms (+£50 per bedroom above five); £368 on application, £432 balance after approval (payable within 14 days).
- Mandatory licensing only - no additional or selective scheme.
- Floor plan must include measurements; full certificate list including PAT and emergency escape lighting.
How long does it take in Barnsley?
Barnsley typically processes HMO licence applications in around 4 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Barnsley?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Barnsley is £800. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Barnsley?
Barnsley typically processes HMO licence applications in around 4 weeks.
Does Barnsley have additional or selective licensing?
Barnsley operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Barnsley for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Barnsley HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Barnsley HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Barnsley.
Renting a shared home in Barnsley? You may need an HMO licence.
Operating an unlicensed HMO risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence, plus a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months’ rent (Renters' Rights Act 2025).
We handle the whole application for £599.
Doing it yourself is the best part of a day — chasing certificates and decoding your council’s forms. We give you that day back: about five minutes from you, and we handle the rest.
Start my Barnsley application — £599What you get
- Your day back — about five minutes of input from you, not a day of paperwork
- We complete and submit the full application to your council
- All the right forms for your council’s scheme
- A document checklist so nothing is missed
- A specialist review before submission
- Email support throughout
The council’s own fee (around £800) is paid directly to the council — no markup.
If we make an error that gets your application rejected as incomplete, we fix it free. We can never guarantee a licence. That decision is the council’s.
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