Do I need an HMO licence in Redcar and Cleveland? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Redcar and Cleveland, 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. Redcar and Cleveland operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £650, paid directly to Redcar and Cleveland. 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
- £650
- Processing time
- check with Redcar and Cleveland
- Article 4
- check with Redcar and Cleveland
How much does an HMO licence cost in Redcar and Cleveland?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Redcar and Cleveland is £650, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Redcar and Cleveland |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Redcar and Cleveland |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £650 |
| 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 Redcar and Cleveland
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Redcar and Cleveland operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Redcar and Cleveland
Article 4 status — check with Redcar and Cleveland.
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Local rules in Redcar and Cleveland
- Banded by lets: up to 4 lets £600; up to 6 lets £650 (covers a 5-occupant HMO); up to 8 £700; up to 10 £750; over 10 +£10/let.
- One-off £30 Fit & Proper person check; optional £50 support service add-on.
- Licence non-transferable; South Bank selective scheme in force separately. Mandatory-only for HMOs.
How long does it take in Redcar and Cleveland?
Redcar and Cleveland does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Redcar and Cleveland when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Redcar and Cleveland?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Redcar and Cleveland is £650. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Redcar and Cleveland?
Redcar and Cleveland does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Redcar and Cleveland when we submit your application.
Does Redcar and Cleveland have additional or selective licensing?
Redcar and Cleveland operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Redcar and Cleveland HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Redcar and Cleveland HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Redcar and Cleveland.
Renting a shared home in Redcar and Cleveland? 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 Redcar and Cleveland 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 £650) 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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