What you need to apply for a HMO licence
Find out about the licensing process for HMOs
How to apply
To apply online for a property licence you will need to set up a new landlord user account.
You will need the following information to hand to apply:
- names and addresses of person and organisations with an interest in the property
- room sizes (all rooms except bathrooms, toilets and hallway/landings)
- details of kitchens and bathrooms
- gas safety certificate (where the property has gas)
- electrical installation condition report (EICR)
- fire safety certificate (where there is a mains wired fire alarm system)
- emergency lighting certificate (where installed)
- tenancy Agreement(s)
- floor plans
- energy performance certificate
- payment card details.
See our application checklist for more details.
If you enter your property details correctly, the online application process will automatically calculate the type of property licence is required.
The system will save your application as you progress through the application process, allowing you to review, update and load any documents that may be required.
If you are the owner of multiple rented properties in Islington, you must complete an application for each property.
It is a criminal offence to enter fraudulent property information and doing so can result in prosecution and an unlimited fine.
If you have a particular difficulty applying online please contact us on 020 7527 3205 or email us.
Who can apply for a property licence
A landlord, managing agent or a third party can apply. An application for a property licence from a non-UK resident or company not based in the UK will only be considered valid if there is a managing agent based in the UK who agrees to be bound by the conditions and obligations imposed by the licence by signing a declaration to confirm this.
Suitability to hold a licence
In order to obtain a property licence, the proposed licence holder will need to demonstrate that they are a ‘fit and proper’ person ie. they are suitable to have the responsibility. This will involve making a declaration to confirm their status with regards to criminal offences.
In determining whether an applicant is ‘fit and proper’ we must consider any evidence found that the person applying for a licence has:
- committed any offence involving fraud or other dishonesty, violence, drugs and certain sexual offence
- practised unlawful discrimination on the ground of sex, colour, race, ethnic or national origins or disability in connection with any business
- contravened any provision of the law relating to housing or landlord and tenant law.
The applicant must also be able to demonstrate that satisfactory management and financial arrangements are in place for each rented property. Failure to meet the fit and proper person test may result in an application for a licence being refused.
Licensing fees
Licence fees will be taken in two parts.
- Part A will be taken upon application and will cover the cost to process and determine the application.
- Part B will be taken once we have determined to grant a licence and will cover the administration, management and enforcement of the scheme.
Mandatory HMO - Full licence fee £288 per bedroom.
- Part A £162 per bedroom (£138 for accredited landlords)
- Part B £126 per bedroom (£107 for accredited landlords)
Additional HMO licence - Full licence fee £288 per bedroom.
- Part A £162 per bedroom (£138 for accredited landlords)
- Part B £126 per bedroom (£107 for accredited landlords)
Additional HMO licence (block of flats under single ownership) – Full licence fee is £703 (whole building).
- Part A £394 (£335 for accredited landlords)
- Part B £309 (£262 for accredited landlords)
Selective licence - Full licence fee is £800 (whole property).
- Part A £450 (£410 for accredited landlords)
- Part B £350 (£315 for accredited landlords)
Please note that fees are non-refundable for submitted applications or if you decide to sell or stop letting your property.
See our fees structure document for more detail.
