Do I need an HMO licence in Barking and Dagenham? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Barking and Dagenham, an HMO licence is required where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Barking and Dagenham operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,500, paid directly to Barking and Dagenham. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
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- Licence needed?
- Yes, where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
- Schemes in operation
- Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £1,500
- Processing time
- check with Barking and Dagenham
- Article 4
- check with Barking and Dagenham
How much does an HMO licence cost in Barking and Dagenham?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Barking and Dagenham is £1,500, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £1,000 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £500 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,500 |
| Get HMO Licence — we do it for you | £599 |
| Measured floor plan where the council requires a scaled plan | Price on request |
| Fire risk assessment where required for the licence | Price on request |
Verified 2026-06-20
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Barking and Dagenham
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Barking and Dagenham operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
- Barking and Dagenham operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Barking and Dagenham
Article 4 status — check with Barking and Dagenham.
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Local rules in Barking and Dagenham
- Mandatory HMO £1,500 for up to 5 habitable rooms; Part B rises by room band on larger HMOs plus a per-room specialist assistance charge.
- Additional HMO licensing (3-4 person) in force from 9 January 2025; separate Selective scheme from 6 April 2025.
- Part B compliance discounts only (Silver £200 / Gold £250), awarded post-inspection.
How long does it take in Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Barking and Dagenham when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Barking and Dagenham?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Barking and Dagenham is £1,500. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Barking and Dagenham when we submit your application.
Does Barking and Dagenham have additional or selective licensing?
Barking and Dagenham operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Barking and Dagenham HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Barking and Dagenham HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Barking and Dagenham.
Renting a shared home in Barking and Dagenham? You may need an HMO licence.
Operating an unlicensed HMO risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence, plus a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months’ rent (Renters' Rights Act 2025).
We handle the whole application for £599.
Doing it yourself is the best part of a day — chasing certificates and decoding your council’s forms. We give you that day back: about five minutes from you, and we handle the rest.
Start my Barking and Dagenham application — £599What you get
- Your day back — about five minutes of input from you, not a day of paperwork
- We complete and submit the full application to your council
- All the right forms for your council’s scheme
- A document checklist so nothing is missed
- A specialist review before submission
- Email support throughout
The council’s own fee (around £1,500) is paid directly to the council — no markup.
If we make an error that gets your application rejected as incomplete, we fix it free. We can never guarantee a licence. That decision is the council’s.
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