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HMO licence applications in Newham.

Licensing rules in Newham: 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 Newham

Applies everywhere

Mandatory HMO licence

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

Council fee: £1,400 up to 5 lettings (£450 + £950), rising by band.

Additional

Additional HMO licence

Whole borough except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park. 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2027. 3–4 people.

Council fee: £1,250 (£400 + £850)

Selective

Selective licence

Same area. 1 Jun 2023 to 31 May 2028.

Council fee: £750 (£400 + £350)

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Enter the postcode and who lives there. We'll check it against Newham 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 Newham?

LicenceCouncil feeOur fee
Mandatory HMO licence£1,400 (£450 + £950)£400
Additional HMO licence£1,250 (£400 + £850)£350
Selective licence£750 (£400 + £350)£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 accredited, plus £50 with EPC C+. Lower fees for homes newly let to private tenants.

What Newham Council asks for

Upload your accreditation certificate and EPC when you apply to get the discounts.

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 Newham: step by step

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

Newham licensing questions

Do I need an HMO licence in Newham?

If 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, you need a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in Newham. Newham also licenses smaller HMOs under an additional scheme: whole borough except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park. 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2027. 3–4 people. Selective licensing also applies to single-household lets: same area. 1 Jun 2023 to 31 May 2028. Use our free licence checker to see what applies at your address.

How much does an HMO licence cost in Newham?

Newham Council's fee for a mandatory HMO licence: £1,400 up to 5 lettings (£450 + £950), rising by band. Additional HMO licence: £1,250 (£400 + £850). Selective licence: £750 (£400 + £350). Our fee for preparing the application is separate: £400 mandatory, £350 additional, £250 selective.

Are there discounts on Newham licence fees?

£50 accredited, plus £50 with EPC C+. Lower fees for homes newly let to private tenants. Discounts usually have to be claimed when you apply, so we include the evidence in your pack.

What documents does Newham Council ask for?

Upload your accreditation certificate and EPC when you apply to get the discounts. 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 Newham?

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

How long does a Newham 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: Fees

Nearby boroughs

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