Do I need an HMO licence in Derby? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Derby, 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. Derby runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,368 and Derby typically processes applications in around 13 weeks. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
Check & start my Derby 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
- £1,368
- Processing time
- 13 weeks
- Article 4
- Yes
How much does an HMO licence cost in Derby?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Derby is £1,368, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Derby fee scales by bedroom count. Give us your bedroom count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £1,031 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £337 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,368 |
| 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 Derby
- 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 Derby
Derby has at least one Article 4 direction that removes permitted development rights for HMO conversions.
Local rules in Derby
- Two-part fee: Part A £1,031 + Part B £337; covers up to 6 bedrooms, then £55 per extra bedroom.
- Renewal £1,121 (Part A £783 + Part B £338).
- Article 4 Direction (planning, not licensing) in force from 3 May 2025 in defined wards.
- Aims to determine within 90 days; current backlog may exceed this.
How long does it take in Derby?
Derby typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Derby?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Derby is £1,368. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Derby?
Derby typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Does Derby have additional or selective licensing?
Derby operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Derby for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Derby HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Derby HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Derby.
Renting a shared home in Derby? 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 Derby 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 £1,368) 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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