Do I need an HMO licence in Stoke-on-Trent? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Stoke-on-Trent, 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. Stoke-on-Trent runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £895 and Stoke-on-Trent typically processes applications in around 4 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 licensing
- Council fee
- £895
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
- Article 4
- check with Stoke-on-Trent
How much does an HMO licence cost in Stoke-on-Trent?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Stoke-on-Trent is £895, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £428 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £467 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £895 |
| 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 Stoke-on-Trent
- 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 Stoke-on-Trent
Article 4 status — check with Stoke-on-Trent.
Local rules in Stoke-on-Trent
- Two-stage fee: Part 1 £428 (flat) + Part 2 £467 (up to 6 beds, banded higher above).
- £50 discount on subsequent applications within three months of the first.
- Mandatory-only; 3-4 person HMOs explicitly non-licensable.
How long does it take in Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent typically processes HMO licence applications in around 4 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Stoke-on-Trent?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Stoke-on-Trent is £895. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent typically processes HMO licence applications in around 4 weeks.
Does Stoke-on-Trent have additional or selective licensing?
Stoke-on-Trent operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Stoke-on-Trent for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Stoke-on-Trent HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Stoke-on-Trent HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Stoke-on-Trent.
Renting a shared home in Stoke-on-Trent? 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 £895) 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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