Do I need an HMO licence in Westminster? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Westminster, 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. Westminster operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,540 and Westminster typically processes applications in around 13 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, Additional, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £1,540
- Processing time
- 13 weeks
- Article 4
- No
How much does an HMO licence cost in Westminster?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Westminster is £1,540, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Westminster fee scales by room count. Give us your room count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £855 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £685 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,540 |
| 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 Westminster
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Westminster operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
- Westminster operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Westminster
Westminster has no Article 4 direction on record affecting HMO conversions.
Local rules in Westminster
- £1,540 for HMOs up to 5 lettings (Part A £855 + Part B £685); +£68 per letting above 5 (capped at 25 at application).
- Borough-wide additional licensing continuous (existing scheme to 30 Aug 2026, renewed scheme 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2031).
- Selective licensing in 15 named wards since 24 November 2025.
- No Article 4 direction in place and none planned.
- Discounts: 10% LLAS/NRLA accreditation; EPC C 10% off Part B, EPC B+ 20% off Part B.
How long does it take in Westminster?
Westminster typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Westminster?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Westminster is £1,540. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Westminster?
Westminster typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Does Westminster have additional or selective licensing?
Westminster operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Westminster HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Westminster HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Westminster.
Renting a shared home in Westminster? 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 Westminster 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 £1,540) 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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