Do I need an HMO licence in Coventry? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Coventry, 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. Coventry operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,571 and Coventry typically processes applications in around 20 weeks. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
Check & start my Coventry application — £599
- 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 licensing
- Council fee
- £1,571
- Processing time
- 20 weeks
- Article 4
- check with Coventry
How much does an HMO licence cost in Coventry?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Coventry is £1,571, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £716 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £855 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,571 |
| 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 Coventry
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Coventry operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
Article 4 directions in Coventry
Article 4 status — check with Coventry.
Local rules in Coventry
- Two-stage fee: Stage 1 £716 on application + Stage 2 £855 on grant (effective 1 October 2025).
- Citywide additional HMO licensing in force 4 May 2025 to 3 May 2030 (catches 3-4 occupant HMOs).
- Higher-rate tier £2,241 for non-compliant cases; longer licence terms cost less.
- Renewal £937 (Stage 1 £716 + Stage 2 £221).
How long does it take in Coventry?
Coventry typically processes HMO licence applications in around 20 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Coventry?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Coventry is £1,571. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Coventry?
Coventry typically processes HMO licence applications in around 20 weeks.
Does Coventry have additional or selective licensing?
Coventry operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Coventry HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Coventry HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Coventry.
Renting a shared home in Coventry? 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 Coventry 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 £1,571) 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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