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HMO licence applications in Camden.

Licensing rules in Camden: 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 Camden

Applies everywhere

Mandatory HMO licence

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

Council fee: £1,297 Part 1 + £234 Part 2 (2025/26 fees). We confirm the current fee before quoting.

Additional

Additional HMO licence

Borough-wide from 8 Dec 2025 until Dec 2030. 3+ people, 2+ households.

Council fee: £1,531 (same as mandatory)

No selective

Selective licence

No selective scheme listed by the council.

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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 Camden?

LicenceCouncil feeOur fee
Mandatory HMO licence£1,531 (2025/26 rates)£400
Additional HMO licence£1,531 (same as mandatory)£350

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

£100 off Part 2 for accredited private owner-landlords (not companies or agents).

What Camden Council asks for

Application form with fit and proper declaration, gas safety, floor plans, EICR within 5 years. Renewals also need fire safety certificates and proof previous licence works were done.

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 Camden: step by step

  1. Enquiry
    Tell us about the property and who lives there.
  2. Fixed quote
    We confirm which Camden 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 Camden Council asks for.
  5. You sign
    You review the draft and sign the declarations.
  6. Submission & follow-up
    We submit it to Camden Council and handle routine questions.

Camden licensing questions

Do I need an HMO licence in Camden?

If 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, you need a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in Camden. Camden also licenses smaller HMOs under an additional scheme: borough-wide from 8 Dec 2025 until Dec 2030. 3+ people, 2+ households. There is no selective licensing scheme. Use our free licence checker to see what applies at your address.

How much does an HMO licence cost in Camden?

Camden Council's fee for a mandatory HMO licence: £1,297 Part 1 + £234 Part 2 (2025/26 fees). We confirm the current fee before quoting. Additional HMO licence: £1,531 (same as mandatory). Our fee for preparing the application is separate: £400 mandatory, £350 additional, £250 selective.

Are there discounts on Camden licence fees?

£100 off Part 2 for accredited private owner-landlords (not companies or agents). Discounts usually have to be claimed when you apply, so we include the evidence in your pack.

What documents does Camden Council ask for?

Application form with fit and proper declaration, gas safety, floor plans, EICR within 5 years. Renewals also need fire safety certificates and proof previous licence works were done. 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 Camden?

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 Camden Council and deal with routine questions. Get a fixed-price quote to start.

How long does a Camden 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: HMO licensing · Scheme renewal news

Nearby boroughs

HMO licence Islington · HMO licence Westminster · HMO licence Barnet · HMO licence Haringey

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