Do I need an HMO licence in North Tyneside? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In North Tyneside, 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. North Tyneside runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £750, paid directly to North Tyneside. 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
- £750
- Processing time
- check with North Tyneside
- Article 4
- check with North Tyneside
How much does an HMO licence cost in North Tyneside?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Tyneside is £750, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The North Tyneside fee scales by room count. Give us your room count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £450 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £300 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £750 |
| 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 North Tyneside
- 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 North Tyneside
Article 4 status — check with North Tyneside.
Local rules in North Tyneside
- Fee £450 application + £300 licence (up to 5 units) = £750; +£32 per unit above 5. Fee year 2025.
- Mandatory-only; no additional scheme, so 3-4 occupant HMOs are not licensable.
- Application returned by ODT form/email to environmental.health@northtyneside.gov.uk.
How long does it take in North Tyneside?
North Tyneside does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North Tyneside when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in North Tyneside?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Tyneside is £750. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in North Tyneside?
North Tyneside does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North Tyneside when we submit your application.
Does North Tyneside have additional or selective licensing?
North Tyneside operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with North Tyneside for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my North Tyneside HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your North Tyneside HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to North Tyneside.
Renting a shared home in North Tyneside? 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 North Tyneside 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 £750) 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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