Do I need an HMO licence in Trafford? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Trafford, 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. Trafford runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,223, paid directly to Trafford. 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
- £1,223
- Processing time
- check with Trafford
- Article 4
- Yes
How much does an HMO licence cost in Trafford?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Trafford is £1,223, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Trafford fee scales by bedroom count. Give us your bedroom count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £1,012 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £211 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,223 |
| 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 Trafford
- 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 Trafford
Trafford has at least one Article 4 direction that removes permitted development rights for HMO conversions.
Local rules in Trafford
- £1,012 application (up to 6 bedrooms) + £25 per bedroom above 6, plus £211 grant fee = £1,223 for up to 6 bedrooms.
- Mandatory-only; no additional or selective scheme.
- Application form emailed to housing.standards@trafford.gov.uk; fees paid via Civica ePay.
- Article 4 direction / SPDs affect HMO conversions (planning).
How long does it take in Trafford?
Trafford does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Trafford when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Trafford?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Trafford is £1,223. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Trafford?
Trafford does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Trafford when we submit your application.
Does Trafford have additional or selective licensing?
Trafford operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Trafford for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Trafford HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Trafford HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Trafford.
Renting a shared home in Trafford? 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 Trafford 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 £1,223) 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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