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Licence costs and fees
Support fees, bundle options, council fee structure, and preparation costs for Edinburgh STL applications.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Licensing requirements, planning laws, and the Visitor Levy are subject to change. You should always verify the latest regulations with the relevant local council before operating a short-term let.
Licence Application Support
Full process managed for you
We manage the full short-term let licence process with Edinburgh Council from documentation through to submission.
Most applications require
Compliance checklistFloor plan
Building insurance certificate
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
Portable Appliance Test (PAT)
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Fire safety checklist
Gas Safety Certificate (if applicable)
Proof of ownership or owner consent
Lockbox location and access code
Public liability insurance (£5 million minimum)
We guide you through each step and submit everything on your behalf.
Licence Support Fees
Fixed-fee support pricing
Our fixed-fee support ensures your licence application is complete and compliant before submission.
| Licence Type | Our Fee |
|---|---|
| Temporary Licence (6-week let) | £400 + VAT |
| Exemption (6-week let) | £400 + VAT |
| Home Letting Licence (3 years let) | £600 + VAT |
Bundle offers
Temporary or Exemption Licence
Typical approval timeline: 4-6 weeks
Home Letting Licence
Typical approval timeline: 6-12 weeks
Edinburgh Council STL Fee Guide
HMO and non-HMO council fee structure
Council fees are separate from our support fees. We guide owners through the correct category before submission.
HMO-licensed properties
If your property already has an HMO licence, the Council fee for each Temporary Licence or Exemption is £120, regardless of guest capacity.
| Licence Type | Occupants | Council Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Licence / Exemption | 1-5 occupants | £250 |
| Temporary Licence / Exemption | 6-10 occupants | £350 |
| Temporary Licence / Exemption | 11+ occupants | £600 |
| Home Letting Licence | Per occupant | £120 |
Cleaning, Linen and Staging
Cleaning, Linen & Staging
We ensure your property is guest-ready and looks its best.
One-time setup & staging fee
Based on bed count and quote includes linen installation, initial clean, consumables.
Per-stay cleaning charge
Based on bed count – paid by the guests. Includes cleaning, linen change, consumables – charged to guest.
All setup, onboarding, and licence-related fees are non-refundable.
Revenue estimates are based on comparable properties using dynamic pricing. Actual performance depends on demand, seasonality, market conditions, and presentation.
Checking your compliance
Use our quick checker to see exactly what you need to do next.
Quick Compliance Checker
Answer four quick questions to get your personalised assessment
1. Are you letting an entire property or a spare room?