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HMO licence applications in Bexley.

Licensing rules in Bexley: which schemes the council runs, what it charges and the documents it asks for. We prepare and submit the application for you.

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Licensing schemes in Bexley

Applies everywhere

Mandatory HMO licence

5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.

Council fee: £350 + £330 per letting (renewal £350 + £205 per letting).

No additional

Additional HMO licence

No additional scheme.

Selective

Selective licence

Belvedere ward only. 13 Jan 2025 to 12 Jan 2030.

Council fee: £830 (£350 + £480)

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Enter the postcode and who lives there. We'll check it against Bexley Council's current schemes. Free and instant.

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What counts as one household?

One household is a person living alone, or a couple (married, civil partners or living together as a couple), together with any relatives living with them: parents, grandparents, children and step-children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, nephews and nieces, and cousins. Foster children and live-in carers or au pairs count as part of the household too.

Examples: a mum, dad, two children and a grandparent are 1 household. Two brothers sharing with a friend are 2 households. Four unrelated sharers are 4 households.

Not sure? Count the bedrooms let to different people or families. In a shared house each separately let bedroom is usually its own household, and a couple sharing a room is one household. If you leave households blank, we'll estimate one household per bedroom.

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How much is an HMO licence in Bexley?

LicenceCouncil feeOur fee
Mandatory HMO licence£2,000 (£350 + £330/letting)£400
Selective licence£830 (£350 + £480)£250

The council's fee for a typical 5-room HMO, as a guide. You pay council fees directly to the council; our fee is separate. Renewals and variations: £150.

Discounts

£50 off if accredited before applying.

What Bexley Council asks for

Simple plan, EICR, gas safety, fire alarm report, emergency lighting certificate, EPC, tenancy agreement. Landlord must become accredited within 12 months of the licence.

Our prices

Mandatory HMO licence application: £400

Additional HMO licence application: £350

Selective licence application: £250

Licence renewal or variation: £150

Council fees are separate and paid directly to the council.

Applying in Bexley: step by step

  1. Enquiry
    Tell us about the property and who lives there.
  2. Fixed quote
    We confirm which Bexley licence you need and send a price.
  3. Upload documents
    Your private portal shows exactly what we need.
  4. We prepare the pack
    Forms, plans and supporting papers, checked against what Bexley Council asks for.
  5. You sign
    You review the draft and sign the declarations.
  6. Submission & follow-up
    We submit it to Bexley Council and handle routine questions.

Bexley licensing questions

Do I need an HMO licence in Bexley?

If 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, you need a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in Bexley. Bexley doesn't currently run an additional HMO scheme. Selective licensing also applies to single-household lets: belvedere ward only. 13 Jan 2025 to 12 Jan 2030. Use our free licence checker to see what applies at your address.

How much does an HMO licence cost in Bexley?

Bexley Council's fee for a mandatory HMO licence: £350 + £330 per letting (renewal £350 + £205 per letting). Selective licence: £830 (£350 + £480). Our fee for preparing the application is separate: £400 mandatory, £350 additional, £250 selective.

Are there discounts on Bexley licence fees?

£50 off if accredited before applying. Discounts usually have to be claimed when you apply, so we include the evidence in your pack.

What documents does Bexley Council ask for?

Simple plan, EICR, gas safety, fire alarm report, emergency lighting certificate, EPC, tenancy agreement. Landlord must become accredited within 12 months of the licence. We check everything before it goes in, and your private portal shows exactly what's still needed.

How do I apply for a licence in Bexley?

We handle it for you. We confirm which licence you need, prepare the forms, plans and supporting documents, and you review the pack and sign the declarations. Then we submit it to Bexley Council and deal with routine questions. Get a fixed-price quote to start.

How long does a Bexley licence last?

Usually up to 5 years. Councils can give a shorter licence, often 1 year, where they have concerns or the property doesn't have planning consent for HMO use.

Information checked on 7 November 2026. Councils change fees every April and review their schemes, so we confirm the current position for your address before quoting.

Sources: Licensing schemes

Nearby boroughs

HMO licence Greenwich · HMO licence Bromley

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