Do I need an HMO licence in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 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. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,511, paid directly to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
Check & start my Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole application — £599
- 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
- £1,511
- Processing time
- check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Article 4
- Yes
How much does an HMO licence cost in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is £1,511, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £487 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £1,025 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,511 |
| 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has at least one Article 4 direction that removes permitted development rights for HMO conversions.
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Local rules in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- New HMO £1,511 (Stage 1 £486.50 + Stage 2 £1,024.50); renewal £1,391.50; +£27.50 per unit over 6 units (added to Stage 2).
- Article 4 Direction - small C4 HMOs in parts of all three towns need planning permission.
- 20% accreditation discount on application fees.
How long does it take in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is £1,511. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole when we submit your application.
Does Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have additional or selective licensing?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Renting a shared home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole? 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 £1,511) 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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