Do I need an HMO licence in Stockton-on-Tees? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-22
In Stockton-on-Tees, 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. Stockton-on-Tees operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,250, paid directly to Stockton-on-Tees. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
Check & start my Stockton-on-Tees application — £599
- 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
- £1,250
- Processing time
- check with Stockton-on-Tees
- Article 4
- check with Stockton-on-Tees
How much does an HMO licence cost in Stockton-on-Tees?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Stockton-on-Tees is £1,250, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Stockton-on-Tees fee scales by room count. Give us your room count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Stockton-on-Tees |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Stockton-on-Tees |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,250 |
| 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 2026-06-22
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Stockton-on-Tees
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Stockton-on-Tees operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Stockton-on-Tees
Article 4 status — check with Stockton-on-Tees.
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Local rules in Stockton-on-Tees
- Per-unit fee: £250 per unit of accommodation (e.g. 5-unit HMO ~ £1,250).
- Discounted to £200/unit for accredited landlords (Council scheme, PLuSS, NRLA/BLA).
- Selective scheme (non-HMO) runs 2024-2029 in parts of four wards.
How long does it take in Stockton-on-Tees?
Stockton-on-Tees does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Stockton-on-Tees when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Stockton-on-Tees?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Stockton-on-Tees is £1,250. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Stockton-on-Tees?
Stockton-on-Tees does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Stockton-on-Tees when we submit your application.
Does Stockton-on-Tees have additional or selective licensing?
Stockton-on-Tees operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Stockton-on-Tees HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Stockton-on-Tees HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Stockton-on-Tees.
Renting a shared home in Stockton-on-Tees? 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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 £1,250) 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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