East Midlands
HMO licensing in Melton
Melton Borough Council requires a mandatory licence for HMOs occupied by 5 or more people from 2 or more households. No additional or selective licensing scheme is currently in force in Melton (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £1,003 (£762 to renew).
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £1,003
Renewal £762
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Melton
Melton Borough Council operates the national mandatory scheme. We found no additional or selective licensing scheme in force or proposed as of September 2026. Councils can introduce one after a public consultation, so it is worth setting an alert.
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £1,003, and £762 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
For the 2026-2027 financial year, Melton charges a new-application fee split into two parts: Part 1 £669 and Part 2 £334 (total £1,003). A reduced renewal fee applies: Part 1 £508 and Part 2 £254 (total £762). A late payment charge of £145 applies if fees are not paid on time. An additional £28 per room applies for properties with more than 5 rooms. HMO licences usually last for 5 years, though a shorter period can occasionally be set depending on circumstances.
Check the current fee on the council website (melton.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Single bedroom (person aged 10+) | 6.51 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
|---|---|
| Double bedroom (two persons aged 10+) | 10.22 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
| Child's bedroom (under 10) | 4.64 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
National minimums for licensed HMOs are 6.51 m² for one adult and 10.22 m² for two adults; councils can apply higher local standards.
Fire safety requirements
- All HMO licences must include mandatory conditions addressing gas safety, electrical safety and fire safety.
- Minimum bedroom sizes vary depending on the type of HMO (e.g. bedsits, shared/student houses, hostels), as assessed by the council on application.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- All HMO licences must include mandatory conditions covering kitchen and bathroom amenities, in addition to gas, electrical and fire safety.
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate — Required as part of the HMO licence application/conditions (Melton Borough Council).
- Electrical safety certificate (EICR) — Required as part of the HMO licence application/conditions (Melton Borough Council).
- Fire alarm test certificate — Required as part of the HMO licence application/conditions (Melton Borough Council).
- Emergency lighting certificate — Required where emergency lighting is installed (Melton Borough Council).
- EPC — Energy Performance Certificate required as part of the HMO licence application (Melton Borough Council).
- PAT certificate — Portable Appliance Testing certificate required for equipment over one year old (Melton Borough Council).
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with Melton Borough Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.