Do I need an HMO licence in Bury? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Bury, 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. Bury runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £686, paid directly to Bury. 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
- £686
- Processing time
- check with Bury
- Article 4
- No
How much does an HMO licence cost in Bury?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Bury is £686, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Bury |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Bury |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £686 |
| 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 Bury
- 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 Bury
Bury has no Article 4 direction on record affecting HMO conversions.
Local rules in Bury
- £685.50 base for up to 5 letting units, +£29.00 per unit above 5; single fee (no Part A/B split).
- Mandatory scheme only - no additional or selective licensing, no Article 4 Direction.
- £66 discount for multiple simultaneous applications; £100 reduced fee for new licence-holder where no inspection needed.
How long does it take in Bury?
Bury does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Bury when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Bury?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Bury is £686. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Bury?
Bury does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Bury when we submit your application.
Does Bury have additional or selective licensing?
Bury operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Bury for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Bury HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Bury HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Bury.
Renting a shared home in Bury? 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 Bury 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 £686) 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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