Do I need an HMO licence in Liverpool? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Liverpool, 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. Liverpool operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,328, paid directly to Liverpool. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
Check & start my Liverpool 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, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £1,328
- Processing time
- check with Liverpool
- Article 4
- check with Liverpool
How much does an HMO licence cost in Liverpool?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Liverpool is £1,328, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £489 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £839 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,328 |
| 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 Checked: 2026-06-20
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Liverpool
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Liverpool operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Liverpool
Article 4 status — check with Liverpool.
Local rules in Liverpool
- £1,328 for an HMO of up to 5 units (Payment 1 £489.10 + Payment 2 £838.90), post 1 April 2026.
- Per-unit/bedroom basis; Payment 2 rises with units (+£60/unit beyond 10).
- No additional HMO scheme; selective scheme (non-HMO) since 1 April 2022.
How long does it take in Liverpool?
Liverpool does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Liverpool when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Liverpool?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Liverpool is £1,328. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Liverpool?
Liverpool does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Liverpool when we submit your application.
Does Liverpool have additional or selective licensing?
Liverpool operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Liverpool HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Liverpool HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Liverpool.
Renting a shared home in Liverpool? 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 Liverpool 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 £1,328) 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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