HMO licence fee in Coventry — 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
£1,571
Renewal: £937 · Typical licence length: Up to 5 years (national maximum) · Fee basis: two-stage (banded by licence length)
How the Coventry fee is charged
Stage 1 flat £716. Standard new (1-year) £716+£855=£1,571; 2-year eligible £1,116; 5-year eligible £716+£228=£944; higher-rate (unlicensed >12 weeks) £2,241; standard renewal £716+£221=£937.
The exact wording on the source
“Standard New Application ... Stage 1 £716, Stage 2 £855, Total £1,571. New application – 5-year licence (eligibility criteria met): Stage 1 £716, Stage 2 £228, Total £944. Standard Renewal: Stage 1 £716, Stage 2 £221, Total £937.”
Coventry licensing at a glance
| Metric (LAHS 2024/25, MHCLG) | Count |
|---|---|
| Estimated HMOs in Coventry | 6,800 |
| Estimated mandatory-licensable HMOs | 2,500 |
| Mandatory licences issued (2024/25) | 1,620 |
| England-wide HMO count rank | #12 |
- 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)