Complete process management
From document collection to council submission and approval, we manage every step.
Done for you · UK-wide coverage
HMO and selective licence applications, submitted for you.
HMO and selective licence applications, submitted for you.
Stop chasing paperwork. Start focusing on your landlords.
We prepare and submit mandatory HMO, additional HMO and selective licence applications to any UK council, from document collection to licence approval.
Licence Approved
HMO Licence · 14 Victoria Road
London Borough of Hackney · Ref: HMO-2024-48291
SubmittedDay 1
ApprovedWeek 12
StatusComplete
Approved licence: delivered to you and your landlord
Kamma handles everything from instruction to approval
The problem
Why property licence applications take so long
Every council has different requirements, making licence applications slow and admin-heavy. Kamma handles the entire process on your behalf, keeping you compliant while your team focuses on landlords and growth.
Non-compliance risk and fines
Missing a required licence can lead to significant fines and reputational damage.
Rejection risk
Missing information or incorrect documents can delay or reject an application.
Hours of admin time
Every application means chasing documents, submitting paperwork and tracking progress.
551 licensing schemes, all different
Every council has different rules. Keeping up is a full-time job.
Why letting agents choose Kamma Applications
Why letting agents outsource licence applications to Kamma
No paperwork. No wasted hours. No compliance risk.
Flexible: we work the way you work
We work directly with you or your landlord, whatever fits your process.
Reduce admin and compliance risk
Experienced licensing specialists reduce delays, errors and rejected applications.
Additional revenue opportunity
Add your own management fee and generate additional revenue from every application.
Trusted by letting agents across the UK
Hundreds of applications submitted on behalf of leading UK letting agents.
Track record
If a council rejects an application for a reason within our control, we resubmit at no extra charge.
Every application is checked against the council’s own requirements by licensing specialists before it is submitted.
359
UK councils covered
Every council licensing register in the UK, 551 schemes in force.
24–48hrs
Average submission time
Once all documents are with us.
How it works
How to apply for a property licence through Kamma
From instruction to submitted application; typically within 24-48 working hours of receiving all required documents.
1
You submit an instruction
Send us the property details and tell us who should provide documents.
2
We chase any missing documents
We collect any missing documents from you or your landlord.
3
We submit to the council
Once complete, we submit the application within 24–48 working hours.
4
We monitor to approval
We monitor progress until the licence is approved.
A flexible service
Who we deal with: you, your landlord, or both
You decide how involved you want to be. We can work directly with you or your landlord, while keeping you informed at every stage.
Choose who we contact
You or your landlord.
Confirmation when submitted
We let you know as soon as the application is with the council.
Licence delivered
Approved licences are sent directly to you.
Scope
Which licence types Kamma applies for
Three licence types, any council in the UK. If you are not sure which one a property needs, check it before instructing us.
Mandatory HMO licence applications
For a house in multiple occupation with five or more occupiers forming two or more households. Mandatory HMO licensing is statutory, so it applies in every council area: 380 mandatory schemes are recorded across 359 councils.
Additional HMO licence applications
A council extension of HMO licensing to smaller HMOs, commonly three or four occupiers. 66 additional schemes are in force.
Selective licence applications
Applies to privately rented homes inside a designated area whether or not the property is an HMO. 105 selective schemes are in force.
What we do not apply for
Planning permission, including Article 4 prior approval for a change of use, and building control. Those belong with a planning consultant rather than with us.
Not sure whether a property needs a licence at all? Start with the property licence checker, or read the property licence guide for the council the property sits in.
Common questions
Questions about HMO and selective licence applications
Once your invoice is settled and we have all the required documents, we typically submit to the council within 24-48 working hours. Council processing times vary and are outside our control, but we monitor the application and respond to any queries throughout.
Every application is checked against the council’s own requirements before it is submitted. If a council rejects an application for reasons within our control, we resubmit at no additional charge. We keep you informed throughout.
We handle Selective, Additional, and Mandatory/Discretionary HMO licences UK-wide. You'll need to confirm which licence type applies to the property before instructing us.
No. Our applications service is a standalone service, so you don't need a Kamma Suite or Quick Check subscription. That said, many of our applications customers find Kamma Suite useful for keeping the rest of their portfolio compliant after a licence is in place.
The council fee is paid by Kamma on the landlord's behalf as part of the service. Council fees vary by council and licence type, and the exact amount will be confirmed before submission. It is collected as part of the application process.
If you're managing a large number of applications, we can provide discounted pricing and a tailored service to suit your portfolio. Speak to our team to discuss your requirements.
For growing portfolios
Never miss a licensing requirement again.
With 171 selective and additional schemes in force across the UK, and a new one starting roughly every 9 days, staying compliant requires constant monitoring. Kamma Suite does it for you.
Get started today
Let your team focus on growth, not licence applications.
Tell us about the property and we'll handle everything through to licence approval.
Get in touch
Start an application or talk to the team
This service is for letting agents. If you're a landlord, please contact your letting agent directly.
What happens next
Our team will be in touch within one working day.
- We chase any missing documents from whoever you've named as the contact
- Once your invoice is settled and all documents are in, we typically submit within 24-48 working hours
- We monitor the application and respond to any council queries
- Approved licence emailed to you once granted
