Do I need an HMO licence in Kirklees? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Kirklees, 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. Kirklees runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £664, paid directly to Kirklees. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
Check & start my Kirklees 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 licensing
- Council fee
- £664
- Processing time
- check with Kirklees
- Article 4
- check with Kirklees
How much does an HMO licence cost in Kirklees?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Kirklees is £664, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Kirklees |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Kirklees |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £664 |
| 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 Kirklees
- 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 Kirklees
Article 4 status — check with Kirklees.
Local rules in Kirklees
- Banded by bed spaces: 5-6 = £664, 7-8 = £764, 9+ = £882.
- No Part A/B split; fee invoiced after application (do not send payment with form).
- Mandatory-only; discounts available for accredited landlords and complete applications.
How long does it take in Kirklees?
Kirklees does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Kirklees when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Kirklees?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Kirklees is £664. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Kirklees?
Kirklees does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Kirklees when we submit your application.
Does Kirklees have additional or selective licensing?
Kirklees operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Kirklees for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Kirklees HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Kirklees HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Kirklees.
Renting a shared home in Kirklees? 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 Kirklees 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 £664) 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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