Do I need an HMO licence in Blackpool? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Blackpool, 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. Blackpool operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,176, paid directly to Blackpool. 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, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £1,176
- Processing time
- check with Blackpool
- Article 4
- check with Blackpool
How much does an HMO licence cost in Blackpool?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Blackpool is £1,176, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Blackpool |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Blackpool |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,176 |
| 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 Blackpool
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Blackpool operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Blackpool
Article 4 status — check with Blackpool.
Local rules in Blackpool
- Mandatory HMO £1,176 new / £903 renewal (read off live council fees page).
- No additional HMO scheme; Inner Area Selective Licensing in force 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 across eight inner wards.
- A 3-4 person HMO needs a selective licence only if inside the eight inner wards - quote by ward/postcode.
How long does it take in Blackpool?
Blackpool does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Blackpool when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Blackpool?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Blackpool is £1,176. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Blackpool?
Blackpool does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Blackpool when we submit your application.
Does Blackpool have additional or selective licensing?
Blackpool operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Blackpool HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Blackpool HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Blackpool.
Renting a shared home in Blackpool? 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 Blackpool 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 £1,176) 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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