Do I need an HMO licence in North Northamptonshire? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In North Northamptonshire, 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. North Northamptonshire runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,516 and North Northamptonshire typically processes applications in around 13 weeks. 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
- £1,516
- Processing time
- 13 weeks
- Article 4
- check with North Northamptonshire
How much does an HMO licence cost in North Northamptonshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Northamptonshire is £1,516, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £958 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £558 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,516 |
| 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 North Northamptonshire
- 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 North Northamptonshire
Article 4 status — check with North Northamptonshire.
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Local rules in North Northamptonshire
- Two-part flat fee £958 application + £558 grant = £1,516; no per-room uplift, no discounts.
- Fee schedule effective 26 January 2026 to 31 March 2027.
- Applications processed within 90 days; distinct from West Northamptonshire (separate unitary).
How long does it take in North Northamptonshire?
North Northamptonshire typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in North Northamptonshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Northamptonshire is £1,516. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in North Northamptonshire?
North Northamptonshire typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Does North Northamptonshire have additional or selective licensing?
North Northamptonshire operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with North Northamptonshire for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my North Northamptonshire HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your North Northamptonshire HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to North Northamptonshire.
Renting a shared home in North Northamptonshire? 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 North Northamptonshire 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 £1,516) 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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