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    HMO Licensing Checker

    Written by Scott Jones, founder of PropertyKiln · Last updated

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    1 min read
    Reviewed Apr 2026
    England

    Enter your postcode and property details (number of bedrooms, tenants, storeys). The checker cross-references the current mandatory HMO rules (5+ persons from 2+ households) with the additional HMO licensing schemes active in that council area, plus any selective licensing overlay.

    Output: whether the property needs a licence, which scheme applies, the fee band, the council's application page, and the typical processing time. Also flags Article 4 directions affecting HMO planning in the local area.

    Data is updated when we spot scheme changes, not in real time — always verify against the council's official page before acting.

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