Do I need an HMO licence in Richmond upon Thames? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Richmond upon Thames, 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. Richmond upon Thames runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,827, paid directly to Richmond upon Thames. 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
- £1,827
- Processing time
- check with Richmond upon Thames
- Article 4
- check with Richmond upon Thames
How much does an HMO licence cost in Richmond upon Thames?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Richmond upon Thames is £1,827, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Richmond upon Thames fee scales by bedroom count. Give us your bedroom count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £1,152 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £675 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,827 |
| 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 Richmond upon Thames
- 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 Richmond upon Thames
Article 4 status — check with Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames HMO register →
Local rules in Richmond upon Thames
- Banded by bedrooms: 5-bed £1,827 (Part A £1,152 application + Part B £675 flat on grant); Part A scales +£58/bedroom.
- Official fee page cites a 3 July 2017 effective date - confirm current figures before quoting.
- HMO licensing delivered via the Regulatory Services Partnership shared with Merton and Wandsworth (Merton contact details apply).
How long does it take in Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Richmond upon Thames when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Richmond upon Thames?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Richmond upon Thames is £1,827. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Richmond upon Thames when we submit your application.
Does Richmond upon Thames have additional or selective licensing?
Richmond upon Thames operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Richmond upon Thames for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Richmond upon Thames HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Richmond upon Thames HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Richmond upon Thames.
Renting a shared home in Richmond upon Thames? 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 Richmond upon Thames 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 £1,827) 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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