Fees and charges - Homes of multiple occupancy licensing fees
Please note the charges quoted below do not include VAT.
| Environmental Health | 2023/24 charge £ |
|---|---|
| HMO (Homes of multiple occupancy) licensing fees | |
| HMO licence fee for up to 5 bedrooms * part 1 fee | 588.00 |
| HMO licence fee for up to 5 bedrooms * part 2 fee | 658.00 |
| HMO licence fee for 5 letting rooms or more - charge per additional room | 35.00 |
| HMO licence fee for up to 5 bedrooms - renewal charge | 658.00 |
| HMO licence fee - incomplete application | 35.00 |
| Reminder letter on failure to apply for a licence | 35.00 |
| Variation of licence (i.e. change in address or new appointed manager) | 11.00 |
| Missed appointment | 148.00 |
| Any other correspondence such as sending out a final reminder letter | 35.00 |
* The total cost of licensing an HMO in 2023/24 with Uttlesford District Council is £1,246.00 and is payable in 2 parts.
Part 1 fees are to be paid at the time of application to cover the costs of processing the application and inspecting the property. Part 2 fees are levied upon completion of the application process to cover the costs of running and enforcing the scheme. Applicants will need to ensure that Part 2 fees have been paid to the council prior to the licence being issued.
For 2023/24 a discount of 5% will be applied for valid applications that are received without a request from the council.
This will also apply to valid renewal applications received within the time specified by the council.
The licensing period is for 5 years from the date the application was made.
HMO Licensing fee charges will be subject to annual review from 1 April each year.
| Environmental Health | 2023/24 charge £ |
|---|---|
| Housing immigration inspection | 194.00 |
| Housing improvement notice - fixed price | 284.00 |
| Suspended improvement notice - fixed price | 284.00 |
| Prohibition order - fixed price | 284.00 |
| Suspended prohibition order - fixed price | 284.00 |
| Emergency prohibition order - fixed price | 284.00 |
| Emergency remedial action notice - fixed price | 284.00 |
| Mobile homes - fit and proper person test fee | 296.00 |
| Dog waste bags (per 50) | 1.10+VAT |