HMO licence fee in Hounslow — 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
£1,608
Renewal: £1,608 · Typical licence length: Up to 5 years (national maximum) · Fee basis: base fee + per-household fee
How the Hounslow fee is charged
New or renewal: base fee £1,608 (£1,509 accredited landlord) + £25 per household in the HMO. Optional sketch-plan/measuring assistance £32 per room.
The exact wording on the source
“The fee for a new or renewal HMO licence is made up of two parts: a base fee an additional fee for each household in the HMO The base fee is: £1,608 £1,509 if you're an accredited landlord The fee per household in the HMO is £25.”
Hounslow licensing at a glance
| Metric (LAHS 2024/25, MHCLG) | Count |
|---|---|
| Estimated HMOs in Hounslow | 5,800 |
| Estimated mandatory-licensable HMOs | 4,000 |
| Mandatory licences issued (2024/25) | 1,337 |
| England-wide HMO count rank | #19 |
- 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)