Fees and charges
The licence fee is payable in two parts.
Part A
Payable on submission of the application and will cover the cost of processing and the administration in determining the eligibility of the application. If the application is refused or rejected by us or withdrawn by the applicant, this first Part A payment will not be refunded.
Part B
Payable once the application has been assessed and the decision is made to grant the licence. This will cover the administration, management, and enforcement of the licensing functions for the scheme.
The final licence will not be issued until the full fee has been paid.
Licence fees
| Type of licence | Part A | Part B | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional HMO | £585.80 | £390.50 | £976.30 |
| Selective | £510 | £340 | £850 |
Discounts
Discount on additional HMO licence fee
| Additional HMO licence discount | Description | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited landlord | Landlords accredited by or members of specified schemes | £75 |
| Multi-property discount | Where multiple properties are owned and under the control of the same person, and applications are all made at the same time Discount will be applied in respect of applications relating to the second, third properties and so on | £10 |
Discount on selective licence fee
| Selective licence discount | Description | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited landlord | Landlords accredited by or members of specified schemes | £75 |
| Early bird discount | If applying within 3 months of scheme designation | £75 |
| Multi-property discount | Where multiple properties are owned and under the control of the same person, and applications are all made at the same time Discount will be applied in respect of applications relating to the second, third properties and so on | £10 |
Accredited landlords
If you are accredited under one of the following schemes, you may be entitled to a £75 discount (from Part B payment):
- National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)
- UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA)
- Safeagent
If you are a member of one of the following schemes, you may be entitled to a £75 discount (from Part B payment):
- ARLA Propertymark
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Guild of Letting and Management
- Guild of Property Professionals
- GPLA Gateshead Private Landlords Association
Discounts will be determined on receipt of full application and all supporting documents.
Discounts will not be applicable where the council has:
- made two requests for additional supporting documents, or
- served a warning letter for failure to licence the property.
Licence variation fees
These fees are applicable where the property is already licensed
| Variation to the licence | Fee |
|---|---|
| Change of licence holder's address | None |
| Change of manager's address | None |
| Change/appointment of manager (unless they are also the licence holder) | None |
| Change of name (marriage/divorce/deed poll) | None |
| Change in amenities | None |
| Reduction in the number of maximum occupiers and/or households for licensing purposes | None |
Other fees and charges
| Action | Charge |
|---|---|
| Revocation of licence | No fee |
| Application to licence following revocation of licence | New application fee |
| Application refused by us | Part A payment |
| Application withdrawn by the applicant | Part A payment |
| Application made in error for example, duplicate / property not required to be licensed | No fee, refund will be made |
| Properties that cease to be licensable during the licensing application process | Part A payment |
| Charge for provision of and receipt of a paper application (for applications received after online system becomes available) | £50 |
| Charge for each incomplete/deficient application received (if application is returned or missing information needs to be pursued) | £25 added to fee |
| Phased payment plan (per property) | £25 per additional request |
| Charge for failing to return requested property/licence information mid scheme | Application fee |
| Caution issue (as an alternative to prosecution) | £300 |
| Public register - request for paper copy | £50 |
Enforcement action under Part 1 of The Housing Act 2004 (opens new window) relating to a licensed property (charged underThe Housing Act 2004, section 49 (opens new window)) Once an invoice is issued, this charge becomes a local land charge on the property | The fees and charges are set out in our fees and charges register |
Contact us
Private Sector Housing Team
Gateshead Council
Civic Centre
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
0191 433 3926 / 433 3365
privatelandlords@gateshead.gov.uk