Do I need an HMO licence in Huntingdonshire? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-27
In Huntingdonshire, 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. Huntingdonshire runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £705, paid directly to Huntingdonshire. 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 licensing
- Council fee
- £705
- Processing time
- check with Huntingdonshire
- Article 4
- check with Huntingdonshire
How much does an HMO licence cost in Huntingdonshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Huntingdonshire is £705, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Huntingdonshire |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Huntingdonshire |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £705 |
| 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 2026-06-27
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Huntingdonshire
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
Article 4 directions in Huntingdonshire
Article 4 status — check with Huntingdonshire.
Huntingdonshire HMO register →
Local rules in Huntingdonshire
- Single flat fee paid in full on application, with no Part A/B split; tacit consent does not apply.
- The fee is £705 regardless of bedroom or occupant count and regardless of whether sharers are on individual or joint agreements.
- Building Control approval is required for change of use to an HMO for 7 or more persons.
How long does it take in Huntingdonshire?
Huntingdonshire does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Huntingdonshire when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Huntingdonshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Huntingdonshire is £705. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Huntingdonshire?
Huntingdonshire does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Huntingdonshire when we submit your application.
Does Huntingdonshire have additional or selective licensing?
Huntingdonshire operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Huntingdonshire for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Huntingdonshire HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Huntingdonshire HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Huntingdonshire.
Renting a shared home in Huntingdonshire? 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 Huntingdonshire 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 £705) 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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