Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)

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

Mandatory HMO licensing costs until 4 January 2026

HMO licensing costs will not be refunded if you sell a licensed HMO or your licence is revoked.

Mandatory HMO licensing costs from 1 April 2025 until 4 January 2026
Application type Cost per application
New mandatory licence application – non-accredited landlord £880
New mandatory licence application – accredited landlord £800
New mandatory licence application – not-for-profit organisation or registered charity £578
Renewal licence application – non-accredited landlord £642
Renewal licence application – accredited landlord £578
Late renewal application £880
Other licensing fees from 1 April 2025 until 4 January 2026 (if applicable)
Other licensing action Cost per action
Variation to licence £70
Replacement copies of documents £45 (per document)
Advisory inspection requested by the landlord £175
No access for arranged visit £100
Change of licence holder a new application is required

Other licensing costs: explanation notes

Variation to licence

This includes:

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

No access for arranged visit

This will be charged if we have given at least 24 hours' notice and you have not provided us with access to the property and/or attended the visit.

Contact our Housing Standards team

Contact us if you want advice about HMO licence costs.

Email: housing.standards@woking.gov.uk 
Telephone: 01483 743 882