UK landlord licensing fees by council (2026)

What a landlord licence costs across 43 UK councils, from selective licences for single-household lets to HMO licences for shared houses. Figures compiled by Gaffy from council websites in October 2026. Click a council for the full guide.

Standard new licence fee before discounts; HMO fee is smallest size band; Lewisham and Greenwich are per-room, shown for a 5-room HMO. Fees change each financial year; check the council before applying.
Chart: GaffySource: Gaffy, from council websites, Oct 2026Get the data