Start your HMO licence application

Enter your postcode and a few details. We’ll show you whether a licence is likely needed, your council, the council’s own fee, and our £599 service fee — then complete and submit the whole application for you. Operating an unlicensed HMO can mean a fine of up to £40,000.

Property postcodeHow many people will live there?How many separate households?A household = one family, couple or single person. Unrelated sharers each count separately.How many storeys?

A quick indicative guide, not a formal determination — your council makes the final decision. England only.

England only — Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different rules. Prefer to send details directly? Use the council look-up.