HMO licence fees, discounts, and exemptions
Find out how much we charge for HMO licences in Brighton & Hove, and get information on discounts and exemptions.
HMO licence fees
How much we charge for an HMO licence depends on:
- the type of tenancy your property has and the number of occupants
- if you're making a new application or re-licensing a property under the Mandatory HMO licence scheme
You can use our online HMO form to calculate your licence fee and type.
Mandatory HMO Licence fees
Mandatory HMO licence fees for when there are 5 or more unrelated occupants on a single tenancy
| Type of fee | 5 occupants | 6 to 8 occupants | 9 to 11 occupants | 12 to 14 occupants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard initial fee | £871 | £891 | £913 | £934 |
| Single discount | £794 | £814 | £836 | £856 |
| Double discount | £716 | £737 | £759 | £779 |
| Late fee | £987 | £1,009 | £1,029 | £1,051 |
| Standard re-license fee | £711 | £721 | £733 | £743 |
| Single discount | £634 | £644 | £656 | £666 |
| Double discount | £557 | £567 | £578 | £589 |
| Late re-license fee | £807 | £817 | £828 | £839 |
If there are more than 14 occupants:
- for new applications, add £22 for up to 3 additional occupants (based on per room)
- for re-licensing applications, add £12 for up to 3 additional occupants (based on per room)
Mandatory HMO licence fees for when there are 5 or more tenancies (including bedsit HMOs with shared facilities)
| Type of fee | 5 tenancies | 6 to 8 tenancies | 9 to 11 tenancies | 12 to 14 tenancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard initial fee | £1,093 | £1,263 | £1,412 | £1,560 |
| Single discount | £1,016 | £1,186 | £1,334 | £1,483 |
| Double discount | £939 | £1,109 | £1,257 | £1,405 |
| Late fee | £1,157 | £1,337 | £1,486 | £1,645 |
| Standard re-license fee | £891 | £913 | £923 | £945 |
| Single discount | £814 | £836 | £846 | £867 |
| Double discount | £737 | £759 | £769 | £791 |
| Late re-license fee | £945 | £966 | £977 | £998 |
If there are more than 14 occupants:
- for new applications, add £29 for up to 3 additional occupants (based on per room and one facility)
- for re-licensing applications, add £16 for up to 3 additional occupants (based on per room and one facility)
Additional HMO Licence fees
Additional HMO licence fees for when there are 3 to 4 unrelated occupants on a single tenancy
| Type of fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard initial fee | £849 |
| Single discount | £772 |
| Double discount | £695 |
| Late fee | £956 |
Additional HMO licence fees for when there are 3 to 4 tenancies
| Type of fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard initial fee | £1,083 |
| Single discount | £1,006 |
| Double discount | £929 |
| Late fee | £1,147 |
Discounts
Discounted fees are available for licence holders only.
You can't get a discount:
- on a late fee
- after you've submitted your licensing application - the discount is only applicable if you meet the criteria at the time of application and not available retrospectively
Accredited landlords or agents with Propertymark membership
You can get £75 discount on your licensing fee if you are:
- accredited by the ihowz landlord association, national residential landlords’ association or safeagent; or
- a letting or managing agent with associate membership of Propertymark and only where the agent will be the licence holder.
Energy Efficiency
You can get a £75 discount on your licence fee if:
- the property’s EPC rating is C or above (or if the ‘potential rating’ is reached when only D or E ratings are achievable) and there is no licence fee discount for F or G.
Charitable Status
You can get a £75 discount on your licence fee if:
- the owner or landlord is a charity registered with the Charity Commission.
Double discount
If you meet the criteria for more than one of the above discounts, you may be able to get a double discount on your licence fee.
You are only able to apply two discounts to your licence fee, for a maximum discount of £150.
Exemptions
Temporary Exemption from licensing
A landlord or managing agent can apply for a temporary exemption notice (TEN) when they are:
- in control of a property which should have an HMO or Selective licence
- taking steps to ensure that the property no longer needs to be licensed
You do not need a TEN if your property is empty and unoccupied.
The issuing of a TEN is at the discretion of the council. There are limited reasons why we would allow a TEN.
When issued, a TEN usually lasts three months. It can be extended by 3 months in certain circumstances on request. A TEN can be issued for a maximum of 6 months.