West Midlands
HMO licensing in Warwick
Warwick District Council requires a mandatory licence for HMOs occupied by 5 or more people from 2 or more households. It also runs additional licensing, which brings smaller HMOs (typically 3 or 4 people) into licensing. The published licence fee starts at £1,092 (£847 to renew).
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
Additional
Council-designated schemes
Licence fee
From £1,092
Renewal £847
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Warwick
District-wide additional HMO licensing (3+ occupants from 2+ households, including converted flats and purpose-built flats/student blocks) is in force from 18 January 2024 to 17 January 2029. No renewal consultation has been announced and no selective scheme applies.
- In force from
- 18 January 2024
- Scheme ends
- 17 January 2029
Verified 24 September 2026
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £1,092, and £847 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
From 1 January 2026, initial application fees (covering both Mandatory and Additional Licensing) are paid in two stages: a Stage 1 fee on submission and a Stage 2 fee once the council decides to issue a licence. By occupancy band the 2026 totals are: 3-5 occupants £1,092.00 (Stage 1 £819.00 + Stage 2 £273.00), 6-12 occupants £1,264.00, 13-20 occupants £1,448.00, 21+ occupants £1,672.00. Renewal fees (Mandatory Licensing) are lower: 3-5 occupants £847.00 (Stage 1 £635.00 + Stage 2 £212.00), 6-12 occupants £974.00, 13-20 occupants £1,120.00, 21+ occupants £1,289.00. Additional administrative charges apply for late documents (£80.00), late renewal applications (£158.00) and extra photocopying (£33.00 per document).
Check the current fee on the council website (warwickdc.gov.uk) before you apply.
Additional and selective licence fees
Fees for council-designated schemes are set separately from the mandatory HMO fee. Figures are the standard full-rate fee for a new licence, before any discounts.
Additional licence
£1,092
Ranges from £1,092 to £1,672
Additional HMO licence, new application with 3-5 occupants, standard fee for applications from 1 January 2026, paid in two stages (Stage 1 £819 + Stage 2 £273); fees are banded by number of occupants
No current discounts. The early bird discount for additional licensing closed on 14 March 2024. Other bands (total): 6-12 occupants £1,264 (£948 + £316); 13-20 occupants £1,448 (£1,086 + £362); 21+ occupants £1,672 (£1,254 + £418). Late documents charge £80; late renewal charge £158. Licences normally last up to 5 years.
Scheme: From 18 January 2024
Checked 2 October 2026 against warwickdc.gov.uk
Minimum room sizes
| Double bedroom | 10.22 sqm minimum for two occupants, per the national Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018; the council's HMO Landlords Guide sets bedroom size and amenity standards without publishing different figures. |
|---|---|
| Single bedroom | 6.51 sqm minimum for one occupant under the same national mandatory licence conditions. |
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
- Properties must comply with LACORS fire safety guidance and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, including a mandatory fire risk assessment.
- As of June 2025, the council no longer mandates fire extinguishers as a licence condition, though insurers or mortgage lenders may still require them.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Bedroom sizes, amenities, refuse storage and other standards must meet the requirements in the council's HMO Landlords Guide.
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Within the last 12 months for every gas appliance on the property.
- EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report, dated within the last five years.
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with Warwick District Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.