Do I need an HMO licence in Warrington? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Warrington, 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. Warrington runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £492, paid directly to Warrington. 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
- £492
- Processing time
- check with Warrington
- Article 4
- Yes
How much does an HMO licence cost in Warrington?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Warrington is £492, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Warrington |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Warrington |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £492 |
| 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 Warrington
- 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 Warrington
Warrington has at least one Article 4 direction that removes permitted development rights for HMO conversions.
Local rules in Warrington
- Single flat fee £492.09 (excl. VAT), no per-room banding, no Part A/B split.
- CLAS members 10% (£442.87); registered charity 50% (£246.04).
- Mandatory-only; council states no plans for additional or selective licensing.
- New borough-wide Article 4 direction approved 9 June 2026, in force before end of September 2026.
How long does it take in Warrington?
Warrington does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Warrington when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Warrington?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Warrington is £492. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Warrington?
Warrington does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Warrington when we submit your application.
Does Warrington have additional or selective licensing?
Warrington operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Warrington for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Warrington HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Warrington HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Warrington.
Renting a shared home in Warrington? 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 Warrington 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 £492) 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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