Do I need an HMO licence in North Somerset? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-21
In North Somerset, 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 Somerset runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £752, paid directly to North Somerset. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
Check & start my North Somerset 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
- £752
- Processing time
- check with North Somerset
- Article 4
- check with North Somerset
How much does an HMO licence cost in North Somerset?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Somerset is £752, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The North Somerset fee scales by room count. Give us your room count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with North Somerset |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with North Somerset |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £752 |
| 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 2026-06-21
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in North Somerset
- 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 Somerset
Article 4 status — check with North Somerset.
Local rules in North Somerset
- 2026/27 fee £752.10 for up to 5 units + £67.75 per additional unit + £45.05 fit-and-proper assessment per person.
- West of England Rental Standard members get a discounted base of £599.50.
- Single-fee structure (no Part A/B split).
How long does it take in North Somerset?
North Somerset does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North Somerset when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in North Somerset?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Somerset is £752. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in North Somerset?
North Somerset does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North Somerset when we submit your application.
Does North Somerset have additional or selective licensing?
North Somerset operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with North Somerset for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my North Somerset HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your North Somerset HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to North Somerset.
Renting a shared home in North Somerset? 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 Somerset 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 £752) 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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