Do I need an HMO licence in Swindon? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Swindon, 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. Swindon runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,474, paid directly to Swindon. 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
- £1,474
- Processing time
- check with Swindon
- Article 4
- check with Swindon
How much does an HMO licence cost in Swindon?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Swindon is £1,474, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £800 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £674 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,474 |
| 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 Swindon
- 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 Swindon
Article 4 status — check with Swindon.
Local rules in Swindon
- Fees effective 1 April 2026 (2026-2027); online cheaper than paper.
- Up to 10 occupants online £1,474.11 (Part A £800.23 + Part B £673.88); over 10 occupants higher.
- Reduced renewal fee; up to 60 days to inspect and issue.
How long does it take in Swindon?
Swindon does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Swindon when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Swindon?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Swindon is £1,474. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Swindon?
Swindon does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Swindon when we submit your application.
Does Swindon have additional or selective licensing?
Swindon operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Swindon for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Swindon HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Swindon HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Swindon.
Renting a shared home in Swindon? 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 Swindon 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 £1,474) 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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