Do I need an HMO licence in Oldham? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Oldham, 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. Oldham operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,214, paid directly to Oldham. 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, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £1,214
- Processing time
- check with Oldham
- Article 4
- Yes
How much does an HMO licence cost in Oldham?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Oldham is £1,214, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Oldham fee scales by bedroom count. Give us your bedroom count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £834 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £380 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,214 |
| 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 Oldham
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Oldham operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Oldham
Oldham has at least one Article 4 direction that removes permitted development rights for HMO conversions.
Local rules in Oldham
- The fee is banded by bedroom count, not occupancy, so always capture the bedroom count; the £1,214 worked example assumes exactly 5 bedrooms.
- An Article 4 Direction for HMOs is in place, affecting planning permission for new HMOs (separate from licensing).
How long does it take in Oldham?
Oldham does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Oldham when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Oldham?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Oldham is £1,214. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Oldham?
Oldham does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Oldham when we submit your application.
Does Oldham have additional or selective licensing?
Oldham operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Oldham HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Oldham HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Oldham.
Renting a shared home in Oldham? 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 Oldham 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 £1,214) 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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