Do I need an HMO licence in Cheshire West and Chester? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Cheshire West and Chester, 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 West and Chester runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £786, paid directly to Cheshire West and Chester. 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
- £786
- Processing time
- check with Cheshire West and Chester
- Article 4
- check with Cheshire West and Chester
How much does an HMO licence cost in Cheshire West and Chester?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Cheshire West and Chester is £786, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Cheshire West and Chester |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Cheshire West and Chester |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £786 |
| 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 West and Chester
- 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 West and Chester
Article 4 status — check with Cheshire West and Chester.
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Local rules in Cheshire West and Chester
- Fees banded by number of habitable rooms (bedrooms + living rooms, excluding kitchens/bathrooms): up to 6 rooms £786; 7 £832; 8 £879; 9 £925; 10+ £968.
- 10% discount for CLAS-accredited landlords.
- Mandatory-only; no additional or selective scheme.
How long does it take in Cheshire West and Chester?
Cheshire West and Chester does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Cheshire West and Chester when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Cheshire West and Chester?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Cheshire West and Chester is £786. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Cheshire West and Chester?
Cheshire West and Chester does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Cheshire West and Chester when we submit your application.
Does Cheshire West and Chester have additional or selective licensing?
Cheshire West and Chester operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Cheshire West and Chester for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Cheshire West and Chester HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Cheshire West and Chester HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Cheshire West and Chester.
Renting a shared home in Cheshire West and Chester? 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 West and Chester 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 £786) 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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