Do I need an HMO licence in York? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In York, 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. York operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,524, paid directly to York. 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
- £1,524
- Processing time
- check with York
- Article 4
- Yes
How much does an HMO licence cost in York?
The council fee for an HMO licence in York is £1,524, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £914 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £610 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,524 |
| 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 York
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- York operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
Article 4 directions in York
York has at least one Article 4 direction that removes permitted development rights for HMO conversions.
Local rules in York
- Banded by occupants: Band A (3-6 occupants) £1,524 (stage 1 £914 + stage 2 £610), up to Band D (15+) £2,186.
- 2026/27 fees, effective 1 April 2026; council confirms annual 1 April uplift.
- Additional licensing for 3-4 occupant HMOs in 8 named wards, in force to 31 March 2028.
- £75 reduction on stage-2 fee for holders with a relevant HMO qualification; fees VAT exempt.
- Article 4 Direction in force across York (planning).
How long does it take in York?
York does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with York when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in York?
The council fee for an HMO licence in York is £1,524. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in York?
York does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with York when we submit your application.
Does York have additional or selective licensing?
York operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my York HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your York HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to York.
Renting a shared home in York? 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 York 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 £1,524) 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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