Do I need an HMO licence in Redbridge? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Redbridge, 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. Redbridge operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £2,186 and Redbridge typically processes applications in around 13 weeks. 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
- £2,186
- Processing time
- 13 weeks
- Article 4
- check with Redbridge
How much does an HMO licence cost in Redbridge?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Redbridge is £2,186, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Redbridge fee scales by the number of separate households. Tell us how many for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £696 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £1,490 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £2,186 |
| 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 Redbridge
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Redbridge operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
- Redbridge operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Redbridge
Article 4 status — check with Redbridge.
Local rules in Redbridge
- The total fee scales by number of households; Part A is a flat £696.14 and Part B scales with households (the '10' row is 10+).
- There is a -£35 accreditation discount on Part B and a +£139.23 surcharge for a paper (non-online) application.
- The same fee table covers both mandatory and additional HMO licences.
How long does it take in Redbridge?
Redbridge typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Redbridge?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Redbridge is £2,186. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Redbridge?
Redbridge typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Does Redbridge have additional or selective licensing?
Redbridge operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Redbridge HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Redbridge HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Redbridge.
Renting a shared home in Redbridge? 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 Redbridge 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 £2,186) 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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