HMO licensing in Hull: fees and how to apply
Written by Sam Allcock · Last updated 23 August 2026 · Facts checked against Hull City Council's own published pages on the date above
A mandatory HMO licence in Hull is made up of a £225 non-refundable application fee plus a bedroom-based second fee - for example, a 5-bedroom HMO costs £910 in total (Hull City Council, checked 23 August 2026).
Hull's pages reviewed for this guide didn't show an additional or selective licensing scheme currently in force, so mandatory licensing (5+ occupants) is the main route into the system.
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This is general information sourced from Hull City Council's own website, not legal advice - always confirm current fees and scheme status with the council directly before you apply.
What's different about HMO licensing in Hull?
Hull's fee structure is built from two parts: a flat £225 administration fee that applies to every application, plus a bedroom-based charge that rises with the size of the property (Hull City Council, checked 23 August 2026).
Unlike several other councils in this dataset, Hull's pages reviewed for this guide didn't show an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs or a selective licensing designation for single-household lets - so a shared house with fewer than 5 occupants is unlikely to currently need a licence, though you should still confirm this for your specific property.
What does an HMO licence cost in Hull?
The base fee applies to all applications, with a further bedroom-based charge (Hull City Council, checked 23 August 2026).
Renewal fees mirror the new-licence structure - see Hull City Council's full bedroom-by-bedroom fee table →
✓ Checked against Hull City Council, 23 August 2026
Does Hull run additional or selective licensing?
| Scheme | Status in Hull |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licensing | City-wide, applies to every large HMO (5+ occupants, 2+ households) |
| Additional licensing | Not found in force on the pages reviewed this pass |
| Selective licensing | Not found in force on the pages reviewed this pass |
Scheme status can change - always check Hull City Council's own page for the current position before assuming your property is exempt.
How do you apply for an HMO licence in Hull?
Applications are made online only - paper application forms are no longer accepted (Hull City Council, checked 23 August 2026).
- Check if your property needs a licence - occupant and household numbers.
- Apply online through the council's account system and pay the £225 non-refundable administration fee.
- Undergo the council's "fit and proper person" check as part of your application.
- Await approval notification.
- Pay the outstanding licensing balance once invoiced, based on your bedroom count.
How long does a Hull HMO licence take?
Hull City Council's pages reviewed for this guide didn't set out a fixed processing timescale or licence duration (checked 23 August 2026) - confirm current turnaround with the council's HMO licensing team at HMO.licensing@hullcc.gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an HMO licence cost in Hull?
A £225 non-refundable base fee plus a bedroom-based second fee - for example, £910 total for a 5-bedroom HMO, rising with bedroom count.
Does Hull have additional or selective licensing?
Not on the pages reviewed for this guide - Hull appears to run mandatory HMO licensing only at the time of writing.
Can I submit a paper HMO application in Hull?
No - Hull City Council no longer accepts paper application forms; all applications must be made online through the council's account system.
Where do I apply for a Hull HMO licence?
Directly through Hull City Council's online account system.
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