Do I need an HMO licence in Cheshire East? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Cheshire East, 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. Cheshire East runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,076, paid directly to Cheshire East. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
Check & start my Cheshire East 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
- £1,076
- Processing time
- check with Cheshire East
- Article 4
- check with Cheshire East
How much does an HMO licence cost in Cheshire East?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Cheshire East is £1,076, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Cheshire East |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Cheshire East |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,076 |
| 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 Cheshire East
- 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 Cheshire East
Article 4 status — check with Cheshire East.
Local rules in Cheshire East
- First-time fee banded by unit count: 5-6 units £1,076; 7-12 £1,142; 13-20 £1,236; 21+ £1,315.
- £100 surcharge for manual (non-online) applications.
- Renewal cheaper: 5-6 units £861.
- Mandatory-only; no additional or selective scheme.
How long does it take in Cheshire East?
Cheshire East does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Cheshire East when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Cheshire East?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Cheshire East is £1,076. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Cheshire East?
Cheshire East does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Cheshire East when we submit your application.
Does Cheshire East have additional or selective licensing?
Cheshire East operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Cheshire East for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Cheshire East HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Cheshire East HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Cheshire East.
Renting a shared home in Cheshire East? 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 Cheshire East 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 £1,076) 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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