A standard colour TV licence in the UK costs £174.50 per year as of April 1, 2025. A black and white TV licence costs £58.50 per year. People who are severely sight impaired (blind) can apply for a 50% discounted licence, which would cost £87.25 per year for a colour licence. There are also other concessions available for certain groups, such as people living in certain types of residential care and over 75s receiving Pension Credit. The fee for the colour licence rose by £5 from the previous price of £169.50, reflecting a 2.9% inflation adjustment.