HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Milton Keynes HMOs.

Milton Keynes asks for HMO fire risk assessments to be carried out by a qualified fire risk assessor, so a self-assessment is unlikely to be accepted for your licence.

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Milton Keynes's HMO fire safety rules

Milton Keynes publishes its own HMO fire safety standard, "HMO Amenity Standards: A landlords guide" (April 2025). FRASafe's assessment follows BS 9792:2025 and LACORS. Below is what Milton Keynes's rules ask for in a typical house, so you know what to expect.

Standard: HMO Amenity Standards: A landlords guide (April 2025)
Assessment for the licence: Expected, but not sent in
Who can carry it out: A qualified fire risk assessor
Last checked: 28 September 2026

Running an HMO in Milton Keynes

The local rules and contacts that sit alongside your fire risk assessment, each taken from the council's or fire service's own website.

Fire and rescue service: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Milton Keynes.
Source: bucksfire.gov.uk
Planning: Turning a family home into a small HMO needs planning permission in the whole of Milton Keynes (an Article 4 direction, in force since 23 December 2011).
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“A second HMO Direction was first published on 22 December 2010 and made subject to consultation. It applied to the whole of the borough from the 23 December 2011 after it was made permanent.”
Source: milton-keynes.gov.uk
Licence fee: A new HMO licence from Milton Keynes costs £730 (£485 on application, £245 on approval).
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“The licence fee for new applications and renewals is £730 and is charged in two parts:”
Source: milton-keynes.gov.uk

Milton Keynes asks for a qualified fire risk assessor, so a self-assessment (including ours) is unlikely to be accepted for your licence.

Everything Milton Keynes requires, with sources →HMO fire safety standards for every council →What does a complete HMO fire risk assessment cover? →How often does an HMO fire risk assessment need reviewing? →

Common questions

Can I do my own HMO fire risk assessment in Milton Keynes?

The council says the fire risk assessment must be carried out by a qualified or experienced fire risk assessor. A landlord's own assessment is unlikely to be accepted for the licence.

Does Milton Keynes want to see my fire risk assessment?

The council's guidance talks about fire risk assessments, but it does not ask you to send one with your application. Fire safety law still says you need one.

How much does an HMO fire risk assessment cost in Milton Keynes?

On-site fire risk assessors typically charge £200–£500 for a small HMO. That is a national range from published price guides, not a local quote. Tell us about your property and we will put you in touch with a qualified assessor in our network.

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