Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)

HMOs are rental properties occupied by 3 or more people not part of the same household.

HMO licence fees

HMO licensing fees from 1 April 2025.

The HMO licensing fee will not be refunded due to the sale of a licensed HMO or revocation of licence.

New application: £880

New HMO licence fee application for accredited landlord: £800

New HMO licence fee application for not-for-profit organisation or registered charity: £578

HMO licence renewal fee: £642

HMO licence renewal fee for accredited landlord: £578

Variation to licence: £70

Variation to licence includes:

  • change of property owner, freeholder, mortgage or leaseholder details
  • change in number of households, occupiers or room information

Late renewal: £880

Replacement copies of documents: £45 per document

Advisory inspection on request by the landlord (for example prior to licence application): £175

No access for arranged visit (provided at least 24 hours notice was given to the landlord or agent by the council): £100

Change of licence holder: new application will be required.

Contact us if you want advice about HMO licences and the legislation.

Email: housing.standards@woking.gov.uk 
Telephone: 01483 743882