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HMO licence applications in Richmond upon Thames.

Licensing rules in Richmond upon Thames: 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 Richmond upon Thames

Applies everywhere

Mandatory HMO licence

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

Council fee: Application fee + £675 on grant: 3 units £1,711, 5 units £1,827, 10+ £2,117.

No additional

Additional HMO licence

None listed by the council.

No selective

Selective licence

None listed by the council.

Do I need a licence in Richmond upon Thames?

Enter the postcode and who lives there. We'll check it against Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames?

LicenceCouncil feeOur fee
Mandatory HMO licence£1,827 (5 units)£400

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

None.

What Richmond upon Thames Council asks for

Most London councils ask for a gas safety certificate, EICR, fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates, fire risk assessment, EPC, floor plans, tenancy agreements and the licence holder's details.

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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 Richmond upon Thames: step by step

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

Richmond upon Thames licensing questions

Do I need an HMO licence in Richmond upon Thames?

If 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, you need a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in Richmond upon Thames. Richmond upon Thames doesn't currently run an additional HMO scheme. 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 Richmond upon Thames?

Richmond upon Thames Council's fee for a mandatory HMO licence: Application fee + £675 on grant: 3 units £1,711, 5 units £1,827, 10+ £2,117. Our fee for preparing the application is separate: £400 mandatory, £350 additional, £250 selective.

What documents does Richmond upon Thames Council ask for?

Most London councils ask for a gas safety certificate, EICR, fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates, fire risk assessment, EPC, floor plans, tenancy agreements and the licence holder's details. 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 Richmond upon Thames?

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 Richmond upon Thames Council and deal with routine questions. Get a fixed-price quote to start.

How long does a Richmond upon Thames 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.

Nearby boroughs

HMO licence Hounslow · HMO licence Kingston upon Thames · HMO licence Wandsworth · HMO licence Hammersmith and Fulham

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