HMO licence fee in Newham — 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: 5 years · Fee basis: banded by number of lettings
How the Newham fee is charged
Up to 5 lettings: Part A £450 + Part B £950 = £1,400 (new and renewal). Bands rise to £6,350 (70-79 lettings) plus £750 per additional 10 lettings. £50 discount for accredited-landlord association membership; £50 for EPC C+.
The exact wording on the source
“Mandatory (HMO) licence applications (New or Renewal)... Up to 5 lettings £450 £950 £1,400. 6 to 9 lettings £450 £1,100 £1,550. ... 70 to 79 lettings £1,350 £5,000 £6,350.”
Newham licensing at a glance
| Metric (LAHS 2024/25, MHCLG) | Count |
|---|---|
| Estimated HMOs in Newham | 9,500 |
| Estimated mandatory-licensable HMOs | 1,700 |
| Mandatory licences issued (2024/25) | 1,678 |
| England-wide HMO count rank | #7 |
- 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)