Do I need an HMO licence in Plymouth? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Plymouth, 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. Plymouth runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,097 and Plymouth 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
- £1,097
- Processing time
- 13 weeks
- Article 4
- check with Plymouth
How much does an HMO licence cost in Plymouth?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Plymouth is £1,097, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Plymouth |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Plymouth |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,097 |
| 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 Plymouth
- 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 Plymouth
Article 4 status — check with Plymouth.
Local rules in Plymouth
- Initial application full fee £1,097; £982 with landlord accreditation. Renewal £1,040 (£924 accredited).
- Renewal rate only applies where the same licence holder relicenses a previously licensed property.
- Statutory 12 months to determine; currently processing within ~3 months. Mandatory-only authority.
How long does it take in Plymouth?
Plymouth typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Plymouth?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Plymouth is £1,097. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Plymouth?
Plymouth typically processes HMO licence applications in around 13 weeks.
Does Plymouth have additional or selective licensing?
Plymouth operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Plymouth for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Plymouth HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Plymouth HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Plymouth.
Renting a shared home in Plymouth? 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 Plymouth 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 £1,097) 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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