Likely application route
Property licence review
We will confirm the applicable scheme before submission.
- Council
- Not checked
- Occupancy
- 1 people
- Evidence date
- Not checked
Property licence applications
Get the right property licence, without the paperwork.
Check whether mandatory HMO, additional HMO or selective licensing is likely to apply.
HMO application: £400. Selective licence application: £100. No VAT. Council fees are separate.
- The likely licence routeHMO and selective licensing checked together
- Costs kept separateCouncil and LetLens fees shown clearly
- Fully managed applicationDocuments, forms, submission and council liaison
Independent application support, not a council or government service.
Your initial property licence quote
Your postcode is in your council
This is a postcode-level result. We confirm the exact address, household setup, property details and current fees before you instruct us.
Council licence feeFrom the council record held by LetLens
Checking
LetLens licence applicationManaged support priced for the licence route shown above
Checking
HMO planning position
Checking
We check planning separately where the property will be an HMO.
View planning evidence
Planning application feeWhere a full change-of-use application is required
Checking
LetLens planning applicationPlanning review, drawings, statement and submission
Checking
Estimated total to budgetApplicable council and LetLens costs shown above. LetLens does not add VAT.
Checking
Planning fee The £900 LetLens planning service fee has no VAT. Planning Portal and specialist charges are separate.
A fully managed application
We take it from property check to council submission.
You give us the property information and anything you already hold. We prepare and manage the application from there.
Check your postcode- 01
Confirm the correct licence
We check the exact address, occupancy and current council designation before work begins.
- 02
Gather and review the documents
We identify what the council needs, review what you hold and explain any gaps.
- 03
Complete the council application
We prepare the application and supporting information for the relevant scheme.
- 04
Submit and deal with the council
We lodge the application and handle routine council questions and follow-up.
One check across every route
Property licensing is wider than HMO licensing.
A standard family let can need a selective licence, while a shared property may fall under mandatory, additional or selective licensing. We check the routes together and keep the evidence attached to the answer.
- Selective licence application support is £100 with no VAT.
- Mandatory and additional HMO application support is £400 with no VAT.
- The final route is confirmed against the exact property before submission.
Common questions
Before you apply for a property licence
What is the difference between HMO and selective licensing?
HMO licensing is based mainly on people from more than one household sharing a property. Selective licensing can cover ordinary private rentals within a council-designated area, even when one household occupies the property.
How much does LetLens charge?
Our managed selective licence application is £100. Our managed mandatory or additional HMO licence application is £400. We do not add VAT. Council fees and third-party certificate or inspection costs are separate.
Does the postcode result confirm that a licence is required?
No. It gives the likely route using the council records held by LetLens. We confirm the exact address, current scheme boundary, occupancy and exemptions before starting an application.
Do you check planning permission too?
Yes, where the property will be an HMO we show the likely planning position separately. A selective licence for an ordinary single-household let does not by itself mean that an HMO planning application is needed.
Is the PRS Database the same as a property licence?
No. PRS Database registration is a national requirement with a regional rollout, while property licensing is set by the council. A property can need both. You can check its PRS Database registration deadline by postcode.
What if I do not have every document?
Share what you already have. We will identify the gaps and explain which items need arranging before the application can be completed.
What should I prepare for an HMO licence application?
Use the HMO licence application checklist for the people, floor plan, property information and certificates councils commonly request. The exact council form remains authoritative.
Is the council fee included?
No. The checker separates the council charge from the LetLens service fee so you can see the likely total budget.
Can I compare HMO licence fees across England?
Yes. The LetLens 2026 HMO fees dataset compares the same five-person HMO across all 296 English councils and includes Article 4, additional and selective licensing status.
Start with the useful answer