Do I need an HMO licence in Kingston upon Hull? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Kingston upon Hull, 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. Kingston upon Hull runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £910, paid directly to Kingston upon Hull. 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
- £910
- Processing time
- check with Kingston upon Hull
- Article 4
- check with Kingston upon Hull
How much does an HMO licence cost in Kingston upon Hull?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Kingston upon Hull is £910, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Kingston upon Hull fee scales by bedroom count. Give us your bedroom count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £225 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £685 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £910 |
| 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 Checked: 2026-06-20
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Kingston upon Hull
- 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 Kingston upon Hull
Article 4 status — check with Kingston upon Hull.
Kingston upon Hull HMO register →
Local rules in Kingston upon Hull
- Two-stage: £225 fixed non-refundable on application + bedroom-based balance after approval.
- 5 bedrooms = £225 + £685 = £910; +£27.75 per bedroom above 10.
- Per-bedroom basis (post Gaskin v Richmond); no fee year printed on cost page.
How long does it take in Kingston upon Hull?
Kingston upon Hull does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Kingston upon Hull when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Kingston upon Hull?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Kingston upon Hull is £910. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Kingston upon Hull?
Kingston upon Hull does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Kingston upon Hull when we submit your application.
Does Kingston upon Hull have additional or selective licensing?
Kingston upon Hull operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Kingston upon Hull for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Kingston upon Hull HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Kingston upon Hull HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Kingston upon Hull.
Renting a shared home in Kingston upon Hull? 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 Kingston upon Hull 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 £910) 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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