Do I need an HMO licence in Croydon? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Croydon, 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. Croydon runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,475 and Croydon typically processes applications in around 12 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
- £1,475
- Processing time
- 12 weeks
- Article 4
- Yes
How much does an HMO licence cost in Croydon?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Croydon is £1,475, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Croydon fee scales by room count. Give us your room count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £885 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £590 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,475 |
| 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 Croydon
- 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 Croydon
Croydon has at least one Article 4 direction that removes permitted development rights for HMO conversions.
Local rules in Croydon
- Mandatory fee is per habitable room: £295/room (Part A £177 + Part B £118), capped at £5,907; example 5-room HMO = £1,475.
- Additional + selective schemes approved but not live until 1 September 2026.
- Article 4 Direction in force since 28 January 2020.
How long does it take in Croydon?
Croydon typically processes HMO licence applications in around 12 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Croydon?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Croydon is £1,475. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Croydon?
Croydon typically processes HMO licence applications in around 12 weeks.
Does Croydon have additional or selective licensing?
Croydon operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Croydon for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Croydon HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Croydon HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Croydon.
Renting a shared home in Croydon? 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 Croydon 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 £1,475) 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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