Do I need an HMO licence in Haringey? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Haringey, 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. Haringey operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,360, paid directly to Haringey. 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, Additional, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £1,360
- Processing time
- check with Haringey
- Article 4
- Yes
How much does an HMO licence cost in Haringey?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Haringey is £1,360, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Haringey fee scales by room count. Give us your room count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Haringey |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Haringey |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,360 |
| 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 Haringey
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Haringey operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
- Haringey operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Haringey
Haringey has at least one Article 4 direction that removes permitted development rights for HMO conversions.
Local rules in Haringey
- Fee £1,360 per property + £50 per unit above 5 units.
- Two-part Part A / Part B fee (exact split not published).
- Borough-wide additional HMO scheme 2024-2029; HMO Article 4 Direction in force.
- £50 accredited-landlord discount + £50 for EPC A-C.
How long does it take in Haringey?
Haringey does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Haringey when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Haringey?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Haringey is £1,360. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Haringey?
Haringey does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Haringey when we submit your application.
Does Haringey have additional or selective licensing?
Haringey operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Haringey HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Haringey HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Haringey.
Renting a shared home in Haringey? 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 Haringey 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 £1,360) 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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