HMO licence fee in Hackney — 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
£1,400
Renewal: £1,400 · Typical licence length: Up to 5 years (national maximum) · Fee basis: two-part (flat total)
How the Hackney fee is charged
Mandatory HMO Part A £840 + Part B £560 = £1,400 (same as additional HMO). Discounts: £100 EPC B+/accredited landlord off Part B, £50 EPC C, £100 multi-dwelling off Part A.
The exact wording on the source
“Licence type | Part A cost | Part B cost | Total. ... Additional HMO £840 £560 £1400. Mandatory HMO £840 £560 £1400.”
Hackney licensing at a glance
| Metric (LAHS 2024/25, MHCLG) | Count |
|---|---|
| Estimated HMOs in Hackney | 6,038 |
| Estimated mandatory-licensable HMOs | 1,050 |
| Mandatory licences issued (2024/25) | 121 |
| England-wide HMO count rank | #14 |
- 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)