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In this issue:
We are changing our HMO licensing fee structure from 1 April 2025. The fees will apply to new HMO applications that are submitted on or after 1 April 2025. Please see the new fee structure below. We have also updated our HMO policy which reflects the changes in fees.
Stage 1 fees for withdrawn applications are no longer refundable since 1 April 2022. However, we will continue to assess requests for refunds depending on specific circumstances on a case by case basis.
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Application type
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Stage 1 fee
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Stage 2 fee
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Total fee
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Higher Rate New Application - New application for a one-year licence where the HMO has been found to be operating unlicensed for more than 12 weeks
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£695.00
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£1,480.00
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£2,175.00
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Standard New Application - New application for a one-year* licence where: i) The HMO was acquired and/or began operating as an HMO within the previous 12 weeks; or ii) The licence expired before a valid renewal application was completed; or iii) Change of existing licence holder. *May be eligible for longer licence in cases of i) or iii) if licence holder holds other HMO licences with us and all relevant criteria are met at time of application
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£695.00
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£830.00
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£1,525.00
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New application – Two-year licence where all eligibility criteria are met
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£695.00
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£389.00
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£1,084.00
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New application – Five year licence where all eligibility criteria are met
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£695.00
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£221.00
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£916.00
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Standard Renewal - Renewal of a licence
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£695.00
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£215.00
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£910.00
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We will also be updating the below licensing fees:
- Pre-licensing advice - £280.00 plus VAT
We have updated our Housing Enforcement Fee structure from 1 April 2025. Our Housing Act Notice is now £450.00 per Notice served. Immigration visits are now £148.00.
We have also updated our Caravan Licensing Fees.
We want to work with you to improve housing in the city. If you want to get in touch with any questions please, contact the team:
Email: hmo@coventry.gov.uk
Telephone: 024 7697 5467
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