Do I need an HMO licence in Luton? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Luton, 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. Luton operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,554, paid directly to Luton. 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
- £1,554
- Processing time
- check with Luton
- Article 4
- check with Luton
How much does an HMO licence cost in Luton?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Luton is £1,554, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £932 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £622 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,554 |
| 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 Luton
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Luton operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
- Luton operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Luton
Article 4 status — check with Luton.
Local rules in Luton
- Mandatory fee banded by bedrooms; 5-bed = £1,554.27 (Part A £932.15 + Part B £622.12).
- Borough-wide additional + Town Centre/Park Town selective schemes live from 1 June 2026.
- Additional/selective early-bird flat £150 only until 31 Aug 2026; standard fees not yet published.
How long does it take in Luton?
Luton does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Luton when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Luton?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Luton is £1,554. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Luton?
Luton does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Luton when we submit your application.
Does Luton have additional or selective licensing?
Luton operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Luton HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Luton HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Luton.
Renting a shared home in Luton? 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 Luton 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 £1,554) 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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