HMO Licence Sutton — Expert Application Service

Specialist HMO licence applications for landlords in Sutton. We handle mandatory and additional HMO licences from £300+VAT. You don't lift a finger.

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HMO Licensing in Sutton

Like every London borough, Sutton 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 Sutton council team, and handle all follow-up correspondence until your licence is granted.

Licensing status in Sutton

Additional licensing: borough-wide

Selective licensing: no scheme currently

Scheme update: Sutton's additional licensing scheme started in spring 2026, running for 5 years. The council's house condition survey found no evidence to justify a selective licensing scheme.

Council fees (separate from our service fee):

Mandatory HMO licence: £319.40 per letting
Additional HMO licence: £319.40 per letting (same fee structure)

Council fees are reviewed periodically and vary by property size — we'll confirm the current rate for your property before you commit.

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Licences Obtained

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Application Rate

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Additional HMO Licence

£300+VAT

For HMOs with 3–4 tenants in boroughs requiring additional licensing.

✓Full application preparation
✓Council submission & liaison
✓Borough-specific expertise
✓48hr response guarantee

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Mandatory HMO Licence

£500+VAT

For properties with 5+ tenants from 2+ households anywhere in England.

✓Full application preparation
✓Council submission & liaison
✓Fire safety compliance review
✓48hr response guarantee

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Sutton HMO Licensing FAQ

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. Sutton operates a borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme, covering smaller HMOs (3+ tenants from 2+ households) that fall below the mandatory threshold.

Our service fee is £300+VAT for an Additional HMO Licence and £500+VAT for a Mandatory HMO Licence. On top of that, Sutton's council charges its own fee separately: the mandatory HMO licence fee is £319.40 per letting; the additional HMO licence fee is £319.40 per letting (same fee structure). Council fees are reviewed periodically, so we'll always confirm the current rate 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. Under the Renters' Rights Act, councils can now impose civil penalties of up to £40,000 per offence, and tenants can claim back up to 24 months' rent via a Rent Repayment Order.