HMO licence fee in Camden — what a 5-bed HMO costs to licence
Fee last read from the council page on 2026-09-05 via landlordtaxlab.co.uk, re-confirmed present on 2026-10-12
New licence — baseline 5-bed / 5-letting HMO
£1,531
Renewal: £1,531 · Typical licence length: Up to 5 years (national maximum) · Fee basis: two-part (flat totals)
How the Camden fee is charged
From 24 April 2025: HMO s.254 Part 1 £1,297 + Part 2 £234 = £1,531; purpose-built student accommodation £1,381. New and renewal tables identical.
The exact wording on the source
“From 24 April 2025 ... House or flat in multiple occupation (section 254): Part 1 £1,297, Part 2 £234, Total £1,531.”
Camden licensing at a glance
| Metric (LAHS 2024/25, MHCLG) | Count |
|---|---|
| Estimated HMOs in Camden | 8,000 |
| Estimated mandatory-licensable HMOs | 600 |
| Mandatory licences issued (2024/25) | 316 |
| England-wide HMO count rank | #11 |
- Additional HMO licensing: yes — this council runs extra designated areas beyond the national mandatory scheme.
Do you need a licence at all?
A licence is required for a large HMO: rented to 5+ people forming more than 1 household, sharing toilet/bathroom/kitchen, at least 1 tenant paying rent. Licence valid max 5 years; separate licence per HMO. (GOV.UK, checked 2026-10-12)