Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. For a house in York we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in York, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- North Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31
- Location
- 22 miles north-east of Leeds
- Council
- City of York Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in York involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in York?
Here is what usually applies to a York job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
City of York Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) for the area shown on the council's boundary map; in force since 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in eight wards (Clifton, Fishergate, Fulford & Heslington, Guildhall, Heworth, Hull Road, Micklegate, Osbaldwick & Derwent) 1 Apr 2023-31 Mar 2028. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in York before you buy or start work. Source: City of York Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in York?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,750 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in York can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in York, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in York, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do York landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in York
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Which postcodes in York do you work in?
All of them, including YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31, and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire.
Which council covers HMOs in York?
York is covered by City of York Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in York?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near York
- Selby · 12 mi
- Harrogate · 19 mi
- Goole · 19 mi
- Castleford · 20 mi
- Pontefract · 21 mi
- Leeds · 22 mi
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