Do I need an HMO licence in North Yorkshire? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In North Yorkshire, 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 Yorkshire operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £980, paid directly to North Yorkshire. 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, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £980
- Processing time
- check with North Yorkshire
- Article 4
- check with North Yorkshire
How much does an HMO licence cost in North Yorkshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Yorkshire is £980, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with North Yorkshire |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with North Yorkshire |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £980 |
| 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 Yorkshire
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- North Yorkshire operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in North Yorkshire
Article 4 status — check with North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire HMO register →
Local rules in North Yorkshire
- A 2023 unitary merging 7 legacy districts (Harrogate, Scarborough, Selby, Hambleton, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Craven) plus the old county council; HMO fees are not yet harmonised and vary by legacy area.
- Only the Scarborough-area fee tier is verified (5 persons £980, 6 persons £1,085, 7-10 persons £1,185, plus £30 per person over 10); several legacy-district HMO pages show 'information is currently being updated'.
- Selective licensing exists only in former Scarborough Borough wards.
- For a quote you must confirm which legacy district the property sits in and pull that area's live fee; do not apply the Scarborough tier across the whole county.
How long does it take in North Yorkshire?
North Yorkshire does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North Yorkshire when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in North Yorkshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Yorkshire is £980. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in North Yorkshire?
North Yorkshire does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North Yorkshire when we submit your application.
Does North Yorkshire have additional or selective licensing?
North Yorkshire operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my North Yorkshire HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your North Yorkshire HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to North Yorkshire.
Renting a shared home in North Yorkshire? 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 Yorkshire 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 £980) 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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