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This page includes the scheme records we currently hold, but council policies and boundaries can change. Treat it as a researched starting point and verify the latest position on the official council pages before acting.
Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for London Borough of Camden, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
Confirm the current scheme boundary, licence fee, exemptions, application route, and any recent policy changes on the council website before making decisions.
Our current data is based on publicly available information. Always verify the latest licensing position, scheme boundaries, fees, and exemptions with London Borough of Camden.
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Borough-wide additional licensing scheme covering all HMOs not subject to mandatory licensing. This is the third designation; the first ran from 2015-2020, the second from December 2020 to December 2025. Designation made on 2 July 2025.
As of October 2024, Camden estimated approximately 6,200 properties required licensing under the additional licensing scheme, with 2,566 already licensed and 1,500 applications pending. Approximately 8,000 HMO properties exist in Camden; nearly half remain unlicensed. Over 200 Civil Penalty Notices issued and over £300,000 in court fines secured. Over £1 million in CPNs issued during April 2023 financial year. Non-compliance penalties up to £30,000 per property plus rent repayment orders up to 12 months. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by 3 or more persons forming 2 or more households sharing amenities (not meeting mandatory threshold),Purpose-built self-contained flats in blocks of 3 or more that are HMOs (exempt from mandatory but covered here),Section 257 HMOs: buildings converted into self-contained flats where the conversion did not comply with Building Regulations 1991 (or later) and less than two-thirds of the flats are owner-occupied. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already subject to mandatory HMO licensing Properties managed or controlled by a local housing authority, registered social landlord, or other specified public body Properties subject to an Interim or Final Management Order under the Housing Act 2004.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Applies to all HMOs occupied by 5 or more persons forming 2 or more households, borough-wide. This is the national mandatory scheme under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004.
As of October 2024, Camden estimated approximately 1,250 properties required licensing under the mandatory scheme. Over 3,400 HMOs inspected and licensed since 2015. 94% of licences issued require works to bring the property up to standard. Property types covered: Houses occupied by 5 or more persons in 2 or more households sharing amenities (section 254 HMOs),Bedsits with shared facilities occupied by 5+ persons in 2+ households,Shared houses occupied by 5+ persons in 2+ households,Converted buildings (not self-contained flats) occupied by 5+ persons in 2+ households. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built self-contained flats in blocks of 3 or more flats (exempt from mandatory but may require additional licensing).
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Camden does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. There has been political discussion about introducing one, particularly after the UK Government relaxed rules in December 2024 allowing councils to implement schemes covering more than 20% of their area without Secretary of State approval.
Councillors have pressed on progress of a potential selective licensing scheme. No formal consultation or designation has been announced as of March 2026. Property types covered: .
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
These public research signals help show how recently this page was reviewed and what still needs checking before you rely on it.
Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
Medium (69/100)
Sources checked
10
Multiple corroborating sources confirm scheme details, fees, dates, and coverage. Camden's main website blocked direct access (403), but official PDF fee schedules, news releases, open data portal, and reputable third-party sources (London Property Licensing, Kamma) provided consistent and detailed information. The third additional licensing scheme designation (Dec 2025-Dec 2030) is well-documented across multiple sources.
Hosted on Camden's Open Data Portal (opendata.camden.gov.uk). Also referenced from the main HMO page at https://www.camden.gov.uk/houses-multiple-occupation. The GLA Property Licence Checker can also be used to check if a property requires or holds an HMO licence.
Supporting sources
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 Camden.
Applies to all HMOs occupied by 5 or more persons forming 2 or more households, borough-wide. This is the national mandatory scheme under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004.
As of October 2024, Camden estimated approximately 1,250 properties required licensing under the mandatory scheme. Over 3,400 HMOs inspected and licensed since 2015. 94% of licences issued require works to bring the property up to standard. Property types covered: Houses occupied by 5 or more persons in 2 or more households sharing amenities (section 254 HMOs),Bedsits with shared facilities occupied by 5+ persons in 2+ households,Shared houses occupied by 5+ persons in 2+ households,Converted buildings (not self-contained flats) occupied by 5+ persons in 2+ households. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built self-contained flats in blocks of 3 or more flats (exempt from mandatory but may require additional licensing).
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the London Borough of Camden 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.
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