HMO licence fee in Liverpool — 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
£1,328
Renewal: £1,328 · Typical licence length: 5 years · Fee basis: per-room (banded by units of accommodation)
How the Liverpool fee is charged
Up to 5 units £1,328 (Payment 1 £489.10 + Payment 2 £838.90); 6 units £1,449; 7 £1,570; 8 £1,691; 9 £1,811; 10 £1,932; 10+ up to max £3,620. Same schedule for new and renewal.
The exact wording on the source
“All fees are for new licences and renewals for up to 5 years: Up to 5 units of accommodation: £1328 Payment 1 - £489.10 non-refundable Payment 2 - £838.90; 6 units: £1449; ... up to maximum of £3620.”
Liverpool licensing at a glance
| Metric (LAHS 2024/25, MHCLG) | Count |
|---|---|
| Estimated HMOs in Liverpool | 16,494 |
| Estimated mandatory-licensable HMOs | 2,882 |
| Mandatory licences issued (2024/25) | 2,393 |
| England-wide HMO count rank | #2 |
- 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)