HMO licence fee in Nottingham — 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
£1,553
Renewal: Not stated separately · Typical licence length: Up to 5 years (national maximum) · Fee basis: two-part (accreditation tiers)
How the Nottingham fee is charged
Fees from 1 April 2025, up to 9 bedrooms: standard Part A £673 + Part B £880 = £1,553; accredited landlord total £1,168; less-compliant tier £2,108.
The exact wording on the source
“Table 1 - Licence fees applicable for HMO's, Fees from 1 April 2025: Standard (non-accredited landlords, up to 9 bedrooms): 1st Payment (Part A) £673, 2nd Payment (Part B) £880, Total £1,553.”
Nottingham licensing at a glance
| Metric (LAHS 2024/25, MHCLG) | Count |
|---|---|
| Estimated HMOs in Nottingham | 6,200 |
| Estimated mandatory-licensable HMOs | 2,832 |
| Mandatory licences issued (2024/25) | 2,712 |
| England-wide HMO count rank | #13 |
- 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)