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Many London boroughs require an additional HMO licence for properties with 3 or more tenants. We handle your complete application for a fixed fee of £300+VAT.

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What Is an Additional HMO Licence?

Under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004, local authorities have the power to introduce additional licensing schemes for HMOs that fall below the mandatory licensing threshold. These are known as Additional HMO Licensing Schemes.

An additional scheme typically requires a licence for properties occupied by 3 or more people forming 2 or more households who share facilities — even if there are fewer than 5 occupants.

Each borough sets its own scheme boundaries, requirements and fees — making expert local knowledge essential.

London Boroughs with Additional HMO Licensing

The following boroughs currently operate additional HMO licensing schemes. Schemes change regularly — always verify current status for your borough.

✓Barking and Dagenham

✓Barnet

✓Brent

✓Camden

✓Croydon

✓Ealing

✓Enfield

✓Hackney

✓Hammersmith and Fulham

✓Haringey

✓Harrow

✓Havering

✓Hounslow

✓Islington

✓Kensington and Chelsea

✓Kingston upon Thames

✓Lambeth

✓Lewisham

✓Merton

✓Newham

✓Redbridge

✓Richmond upon Thames

✓Southwark

✓Tower Hamlets

✓Waltham Forest

✓Wandsworth

✓Westminster

Important: Additional licensing schemes have designated boundaries within boroughs. Not all properties in these boroughs may be in a designated area. Some boroughs also have selective licensing which may apply to all privately rented properties. Contact us to verify your specific property.

Our Additional Licence Service — £300+VAT

Our fixed fee of £300+VAT covers everything from initial assessment through to licence approval. We know the exact requirements for every London borough's additional licensing scheme.

✓Borough-specific eligibility check for your property
✓Assessment of scheme boundaries and applicable conditions
✓Full application preparation with all supporting documentation
✓Submission to the correct borough team
✓Liaison with council officers on your behalf
✓Handling of information requests and queries
✓Notification and guidance when licence is confirmed
✓Compliance advice on borough-specific conditions

£300

+ VAT — Our service fee

Council application fees are additional — typically £300–£700 depending on borough. We will provide the exact figure for your borough before you commit to anything.

✓ Fixed price — no hourly billing

✓ All London boroughs covered

✓ 48hr response guaranteed

✓ Fully compliant applications

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Additional HMO Licence FAQs

An additional HMO licence is a borough-specific licensing scheme that extends HMO licensing beyond the mandatory requirements. It typically covers smaller HMOs with 3 or more tenants that would not require a mandatory licence. Boroughs can designate additional licensing areas to address local housing concerns.

Not necessarily. Licensing schemes change frequently — boroughs can introduce, extend, or remove schemes with relatively short notice periods. We always verify the current status for your specific borough and property address before advising you.

Generally no, but you should verify with the specific borough scheme conditions. Some boroughs' additional licensing schemes cover properties with fewer tenants in certain circumstances. Contact us and we will check the exact requirements for your situation.

Operating a licensable HMO without a licence is a criminal offence. You face civil penalties of up to £30,000, potential rent repayment orders for up to 12 months of rent, and possible banning orders.

Additional HMO Licence London

What Is an Additional HMO Licence?

London Boroughs with Additional HMO Licensing

Our Additional Licence Service — £300+VAT

Additional HMO Licence FAQs

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