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Council websiteLandlord licensing in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
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We currently show scheme records, official links, and supporting research for this council.
Licensing scorecard
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Selective licensing
Active selectiveAdditional HMO licensing
Active additionalMandatory HMO licensing
Applies across England- Source confidence
- High
- Boundary confidence
- Medium
- Public register
- Not yet confirmed
- Last reviewed
- 28 March 2026
- Next review due
- Not scheduled
- Sources recorded
- 2
Our current data is a research summary, not a legal record. This should be verified with the council before letting, purchasing, refinancing, or taking legal action. Mandatory HMO licensing may still apply even where no local additional or selective scheme is recorded.
Recommended next step
Verify the position with the official council source
Our current data shows an active local scheme and a clear area match. The fastest reliable next step is to confirm the current fees, dates, boundaries, and exemptions on the official council source before letting, purchasing, refinancing, or taking legal action.
What still adds uncertainty
- Mandatory HMO licensing can apply based on occupancy and households, which cannot be confirmed from a postcode alone.
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Our current data is based on publicly available information. Always verify the latest licensing position, scheme boundaries, fees, and exemptions with London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
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Local licensing scheme records
Additional LicensingActive
Additional HMO Licensing Scheme
Borough-wide. Applies to smaller HMOs with 3 or 4 occupants forming 2 or more households sharing facilities, which fall outside mandatory HMO licensing.
- HMO licence fee
- £1,400
- Fee guide
- £1400
- Discount available
- Silver Compliance Award: £200 off Part B fee (satisfactory compliance audit inspection rating). Gold Compliance Award: £250 off Part B fee (accredited landlord with satisfactory compliance audit). Accreditation accepted from NRLA, Safeagent, Propertymark, or London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS).
- Scheme period
- 9 January 2025 - 8 January 2030
- Typical licence term
- 5 years
- Coverage
- Borough-wide
Research notes
Estimated ~320 properties require licensing under this scheme. Following public consultation (16 Feb - 26 Apr 2024) where 55% of respondents agreed all HMOs should be licensed regardless of size. Cabinet approved July 2024, Council Assembly approved September 2024.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective LicensingActive
Selective Licensing Scheme (Designation 1)
Covers 14 wards. Designed to tackle issues of deprivation, poor property conditions, and anti-social behaviour.
- Licence fee
- £950
- Fee guide
- £950
- Discount available
- Silver Compliance Award: £200 off Part B fee (satisfactory compliance audit inspection rating). Gold Compliance Award: £250 off Part B fee (accredited landlord with satisfactory compliance audit). Accreditation accepted from NRLA, Safeagent, Propertymark, or London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS).
- Scheme period
- 6 April 2025 - 5 April 2030
- Typical licence term
- 5 years
- Coverage
- Selected wards: Alibon, Barking Riverside, Beam, Becontree, Chadwell Heath, Eastbury, Goresbrook, Heath, Longbridge, Mayesbrook, Parsloes, Thames View, Valence, Village, Whalebone
Research notes
Designation approved by Council Assembly on 18 September 2024, made on 6 January 2025. Anti-social behaviour objectives apply to Designation Areas 1 and 3. Deprivation objectives apply to all designation areas. Estimated ~22,000 properties across all three designations require licensing. The new general approval under the English Devolution White Paper (effective 23 December 2024) allowed the council to proceed without Secretary of State authorisation.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective LicensingActive
Selective Licensing Scheme (Designation 2)
Covers 3 wards. Designed to tackle issues of deprivation and poor property conditions.
- Licence fee
- £950
- Fee guide
- £950
- Discount available
- Silver Compliance Award: £200 off Part B fee. Gold Compliance Award: £250 off Part B fee.
- Scheme period
- 6 April 2025 - 5 April 2030
- Typical licence term
- 5 years
- Coverage
- Selected wards: Abbey, Gascoigne, Northbury
Research notes
Designation 2 focuses on deprivation and poor property conditions (not anti-social behaviour, unlike Designations 1 and 3). Different licence conditions may apply compared to Designation 1.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective LicensingActive
Selective Licensing Scheme (Designation 3)
Covers 1 ward. Designed to tackle issues of anti-social behaviour.
- Licence fee
- £950
- Fee guide
- £950
- Discount available
- Silver Compliance Award: £200 off Part B fee. Gold Compliance Award: £250 off Part B fee.
- Scheme period
- 6 April 2025 - 5 April 2030
- Typical licence term
- 5 years
- Coverage
- Selected wards: Eastbrook & Rush Green
Research notes
Designation 3 focuses specifically on anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour licence conditions apply (shared with Designation 1).
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective LicensingExpired
Previous Selective Licensing Scheme (expired)
Borough-wide previous selective licensing scheme.
- Licence fee
- £900
- Fee guide
- £900
- Scheme period
- 1 September 2019 - 31 August 2024
- Typical licence term
- 5 years
- Coverage
- Borough-wide
Research notes
Ran from approximately September 2019 to 31 August 2024. During this period, 17,556 selective licences and 345 mandatory HMO licences were approved. There was a gap from 1 September 2024 to 5 April 2025 with no selective licensing requirement in force.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Public licensing register
Councils must keep a public register of licensed properties. How easy it is to use varies a lot between councils.
- Public register found
- Not confirmed
- Search method
- Search by postcode
- Register usability
- Clear searchable register (1/5)
Register appears to cover
HMOAdditional (unconfirmed)Selective (unconfirmed)
Appears to cover HMO licences - always confirm scope on the register itself.
Register notes
Searchable by postcode. Contains licensed properties, Temporary Exemption Notices, and Interim/Final Management Orders. Requires JavaScript. No bulk download capability identified. Continuously updated.
We do not yet show a direct public register link for this council.
The council register and official source pages should be treated as the source of truth. Our summary is a guide to help you find and use them, not a substitute for the live register. How public registers work.
Research summary
These public research signals help show how recently this page was reviewed and what still needs checking before you rely on it.
Last reviewed
28 March 2026
Research confidence
High (82/100)
Sources checked
2
Research notes
Data compiled from multiple corroborating sources including the official Gazette notice, London Property Licensing, Kamma, Lint Group, and NRLA. Key facts (dates, ward names, fee totals, scheme scope) are consistent across sources. The council's own website returned 403 errors preventing direct verification, but the Gazette notice provides official confirmation of designation areas and dates. Part A/B fee split for new schemes sourced from Kamma; total fees confirmed by multiple sources.
Council contact details
- PRPL@lbbd.gov.uk
- Phone
- 020 8724 8898
Important to verify
- Mandatory HMO Part A/Part B fee breakdown (total confirmed but split not found)
- Full list of mandatory HMO licence conditions
- Specific licence conditions per designation area (referenced but full text not extracted)
- Any recent council change that could affect the current public summary.
Mandatory HMO licensing
All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Not sure whether the rules apply? Use the HMO licence checker to check whether a property may need an HMO licence, then verify the current position with London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Council-specific HMO detail we currently show
Borough-wide. Applies to properties occupied by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households, including shared houses, bedsits with shared facilities, and properties converted into a mix of self-contained and non-self-contained accommodation.
- HMO fee guide
- £1,500
- Fee notes
- £1500
- Typical licence term
- 5 years
Ongoing national mandatory scheme under Housing Act 2004. Minimum bedroom sizes apply for HMOs: 4.64m² (child under 10), 6.51m² (one person over 10), 10.22m² (two persons over 10).
Other compliance requirements
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) - renewed annually
- EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) - every 5 years
- EPC rating of E or above - required before letting
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms - checked at start of tenancy
- Deposit protection - within 30 days of receiving deposit
- Right to Rent checks - before tenancy starts
Common questions about licensing in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Do I need a landlord licence in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham?
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham currently operates selective licensing and additional HMO licensing. Whether you need a licence depends on the property location, type, and occupancy. Use the postcode checker on this page or contact the council directly to confirm.
- How much does a property licence cost in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham?
- Based on our current data, licence fees in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham are approximately: Mandatory HMO Licensing: £1,500; Additional HMO Licensing Scheme: £1,400; Selective Licensing Scheme (Designation 1): £950; Selective Licensing Scheme (Designation 2): £950; Selective Licensing Scheme (Designation 3): £950; Previous Selective Licensing Scheme (expired): £900. Fees can vary and may include discounts for early applications. Always check the latest fees on the council website before applying.
- Does mandatory HMO licensing apply in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham?
- Yes. Mandatory HMO licensing applies across all of England, including London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It covers properties with 5 or more occupiers forming 2 or more separate households. You must apply to London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for a mandatory HMO licence if your property meets these criteria.
- What happens if I rent without a licence in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham?
- Operating a licensable property without the correct licence can lead to enforcement action. For offences committed on or after 1 May 2026, GOV.UK guidance refers to civil penalties of up to £40,000 for relevant offences, with different treatment for breaches and for offences committed before that date. Earlier cases may still be assessed under previous rules. Tenants or local authorities may be able to apply for a rent repayment order. GOV.UK guidance now refers to up to two years' rent for relevant offences, but eligibility, timing and the final amount depend on the facts and tribunal decision. From 1 May 2026, Section 21 notices can no longer be used for existing or new private tenancies in England. Transitional rules may still matter for notices served before that date.
Still unsure? Choose the next step that fits you
Use these routes to move from the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
Landlord with a standard let→
Start with a postcode if you want a property-specific route before relying on the council summary alone.
Shared occupancy or possible HMO→
Use the HMO checker if occupier numbers, households, or room-sharing could change the answer.
Check if a property has an HMO licence→
Use this if you need to check whether a property holds an HMO licence, or find the council's public HMO register.
Investor, buyer, or conveyancer→
Use the due diligence guide if this council page is part of a purchase, refinance, or pre-letting review.
Letting agent or portfolio manager→
Preview the monitoring route if you need ongoing watchlists and recurring scheme-change visibility.
Understand selective licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader legal background on how selective licensing works alongside this council page.
Understand additional licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader background on how additional HMO licensing works alongside this council page.
Need the local HMO route→
Use the additional licensing page if the real question is whether a smaller shared house needs a local licence here.
Tenant checking landlord compliance→
Use the tenant guide if you rent a property and want to check whether your landlord holds the right licence.
Important disclaimer
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.