HMO licence fee in Leeds — 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
£975
Renewal: £975 · Typical licence length: 5 years · Fee basis: flat
How the Leeds fee is charged
Two stages: first stage £635 + second stage £340 = £975. £150 discount on second part for Leeds Rental Standard members (£825 total).
The exact wording on the source
“Licence fee for all properties: First stage £635, Second stage £340, Total £975. Leeds Rental Standard member: £635 + £190 = £825.”
Leeds licensing at a glance
| Metric (LAHS 2024/25, MHCLG) | Count |
|---|---|
| Estimated HMOs in Leeds | 21,000 |
| Estimated mandatory-licensable HMOs | 3,500 |
| Mandatory licences issued (2024/25) | 2,938 |
| England-wide HMO count rank | #1 |
- 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)