Do I need an HMO licence in Rochdale? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Rochdale, 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. Rochdale operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,276, paid directly to Rochdale. 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 licensing
- Council fee
- £1,276
- Processing time
- check with Rochdale
- Article 4
- check with Rochdale
How much does an HMO licence cost in Rochdale?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Rochdale is £1,276, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Rochdale fee scales by room count. Give us your room count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Rochdale |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Rochdale |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,276 |
| 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 Rochdale
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Rochdale operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
Article 4 directions in Rochdale
Article 4 status — check with Rochdale.
Local rules in Rochdale
- Hybrid fee: flat £1,011 application + £53 per habitable room (scales by room count, not occupants).
- Borough-wide Additional HMO scheme catches 3-4 person HMOs (from 29 April 2025).
- Two-step online application (fit-and-proper form 563, then application form 564).
How long does it take in Rochdale?
Rochdale does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Rochdale when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Rochdale?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Rochdale is £1,276. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Rochdale?
Rochdale does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Rochdale when we submit your application.
Does Rochdale have additional or selective licensing?
Rochdale operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Rochdale HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Rochdale HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Rochdale.
Renting a shared home in Rochdale? 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 Rochdale 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 £1,276) 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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