HMO licence fee in Ealing — what a 5-bed HMO costs to licence
Fee checked at the council's own page/PDF on 2026-10-12
New licence — baseline 5-bed / 5-letting HMO
£1,500
Renewal: Not stated separately · Typical licence length: 5 years · Fee basis: two-part (banded by bedrooms)
How the Ealing fee is charged
Mandatory HMO (5+ occupants): up to 5 bedrooms Part A £500 + Part B £1,000 = £1,500; 6-7 £1,600; 8-10 £1,700; 11-15 £1,800; 16-19 £1,900; 20+ £2,000. Discounts: £75 accredited landlord, £50 EPC A-C (Part B). Licences generally issued for five years.
Freshness caveat: Schedule labelled 'Fees 2024'; it is the schedule linked from the council's live property-licensing page.
The exact wording on the source
“Mandatory HMO (5 or more occupants) ... up to 5 bedrooms £500 £1000 £1500; 6 to 7 bedrooms £600 £1000 £1600; ... 20 or more bedrooms £1000 £1000 £2000.”
Ealing licensing at a glance
| Metric (LAHS 2024/25, MHCLG) | Count |
|---|---|
| Estimated HMOs in Ealing | 8,360 |
| Estimated mandatory-licensable HMOs | 3,429 |
| Mandatory licences issued (2024/25) | 1,715 |
| England-wide HMO count rank | #9 |
- Additional HMO licensing: yes — this council runs extra designated areas beyond the national mandatory scheme.
- Selective licensing: yes — some or all private rented property in the borough needs a licence regardless of HMO status.
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)