Do I need an HMO licence in Kingston upon Thames? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Kingston upon Thames, 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 Thames runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,597, paid directly to Kingston upon Thames. 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
- £1,597
- Processing time
- check with Kingston upon Thames
- Article 4
- No
How much does an HMO licence cost in Kingston upon Thames?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Kingston upon Thames is £1,597, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Kingston upon Thames fee scales by room count. Give us your room count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Kingston upon Thames |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Kingston upon Thames |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,597 |
| 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 Thames
- 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 Thames
Kingston upon Thames has no Article 4 direction on record affecting HMO conversions.
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Local rules in Kingston upon Thames
- £319.40 per letting (new); 5 lettings = £1,597. Renewal £250 per letting.
- No additional scheme in force (ended Feb 2023) — only 5+ mandatory HMOs licensable.
- No online portal — apply by post/email; £300 late penalty if renewed <60 days before expiry.
How long does it take in Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston upon Thames does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Kingston upon Thames when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Kingston upon Thames?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Kingston upon Thames is £1,597. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston upon Thames does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Kingston upon Thames when we submit your application.
Does Kingston upon Thames have additional or selective licensing?
Kingston upon Thames operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Kingston upon Thames for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Kingston upon Thames HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Kingston upon Thames HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Kingston upon Thames.
Renting a shared home in Kingston upon Thames? 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 Thames 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 £1,597) 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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