Like every London borough, Hillingdon enforces the Housing Act 2004 mandatory HMO licensing regime, and may operate its own additional licensing scheme on top of national rules. Requirements, fees, and processing times vary by council — we keep track of the current position so you don't have to.
We prepare your complete application, submit it directly to the Hillingdon council team, and handle all follow-up correspondence until your licence is granted.
For HMOs with 3–4 tenants in boroughs requiring additional licensing.
For properties with 5+ tenants from 2+ households anywhere in England.
You will need a mandatory HMO licence if your property is rented to 5 or more people from 2 or more households, regardless of borough. Some London boroughs, including potentially Hillingdon, also operate additional licensing schemes covering smaller HMOs with 3 or more tenants — scheme boundaries are often set at postcode level rather than borough-wide, so we will confirm the exact position for your address.
Our service fee is £300+VAT for an Additional HMO Licence and £500+VAT for a Mandatory HMO Licence. Council application fees are separate and vary by borough — we will provide a full cost breakdown before you proceed.
Council processing times vary between 8-16 weeks depending on the borough. We submit your complete, fully-compliant application within days of receiving your information.
Operating an unlicensed HMO is a criminal offence anywhere in London. Penalties include unlimited fines (often £20,000-£30,000 in practice), banning orders, and tenants can claim back up to 12 months rent via a Rent Repayment Order.
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