Additional Licensing payments and fees (from 1 January 2024)
This page is for the payment of Additional Licensing fees for HMO properties with 3-4 occupants and purpose built blocks, which did not previously require licensing under the national mandatory licensing scheme. Private Sector Housing are accepting applications for the Additional Licensing Scheme which begins on January 18th. If you have a property with 5 or more occupants that was previously licensed under the national mandatory scheme, please visit the HMO Mandatory Licensing Payments and fees page.
Fees
Discounted (‘early bird’) fees were available for applications for Additional Licensing, where fully completed (‘duly made’) applications were submitted by 14 March 2024. If an application was not duly made by 14 March 2024, applicants will be required to pay the remainder of the Stage 1 fee before the application will be further processed and will not be eligible for discounted stage 2 fees.
A ‘Duly made’ licence application will require fully completed, signed and dated application forms for proposed licence holder and proposed manager*, stage 1 licence fee, suitably drawn floor plans, valid Gas Safety Certificate*, Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) , Portable Appliance Test (PAT) report, Fire Alarm Commissioning/Test Certificate, Firefighting Equipment Test Certificate/purchase receipt, Emergency Lighting Commissioning/Test Certificate* and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)*. *where applicable. There is a list of these documents in the application pack.
Stage 1 and stage 2 fees
All applicants are now required to submit their fees in 2 stages:
- Stage 1 licence fee to be paid when submitting a licence application and will cover initial application processing costs.
- Stage 2 licence fee to be paid once the Council has decided to issue a licence, at draft licence stage. Licence will only be issued once Stage 2 fee is paid.
Discounted fees for early additional licensing applications ended on 14th March 2024
| Number of occupants | Stage 1 Fee | Stage 2 Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 | £600 | £200 | £800 |
| 6-12 | £695 | £231 | £926 |
Stage 2 - you can still make a discounted stage 2 fee at any time, if you submitted a duly made application prior to 14th March 2024. You will need to make a stage 2 payment when you have been notified your application was sucessful and before your draft licence is sent to you.
- Pay Stage 2 Discounted New Licence fee for 3-5 occupiers
- Pay Stage 2 Discounted Additional Licensing fee for 6-12 Occupiers
Standard initial application fees for additional licensing
| Number of occupants | Stage 1 Fee | Stage 2 Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 | £723 | £241 | £964 |
| 6-12 | £837 | £279 | £1116 |
Pay Full Licence fee
Stage 1 - to be paid when you submit your initial application forms and supporting documents.
- Pay Stage 1 Full Additional Licensing fee for 3-5 occupiers
- Pay Stage 1 Full Additional Licensing fee for 6-12 occupiers
Stage 2 - to be paid if you have been notified your application was sucessful. You will need to make a stage 2 payment before your draft licence is sent to you.
- Pay Stage 2 Full Additional Licensing fee for 3-5 occupiers
- Pay Stage 2 Full Additional Licensing fee for 6-12 Occupiers
Administrative charges
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Late Documents Charge: A charge will be made if any documents/application fee have not been received within 14 days of being requested by the Council | £70.60 |
| Late Licence Renewal Application Charge: Where a licence application is received by the Council after the expiry date of the existing licence. | £139.00 |
| Additional Photocopying: (Per Document) | £6.90 |
Pay Additional Licensing Miscellaneous Fees
You may be required to top up your licence fees if you have underpaid, or need to pay the administrative charges above.
If you have any queries about the Additional Licensing scheme, application process or fees, please email the Additional licensing Team at addhmo.admin@warwickdc.gov.uk who will be happy to assist you.