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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for London Borough of Ealing, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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Borough-wide scheme covering all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) occupied by 3 or 4 unrelated people from 2 or more households sharing facilities, and Section 257 HMOs (buildings converted into 3 or more self-contained flats where conversion did not meet Building Regulations and all flats are under the same or effectively the same ownership or control and are privately rented).
Designated alongside Selective Designation 1 following 2021 consultation and December 2021 Cabinet approval. Introduced to tackle serious safety hazards and poor management in smaller HMOs below the mandatory licensing threshold. Ealing's stock condition modelling found 22% of private rented properties had one or more Category 1 hazards, against a national average of ~13%. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by 3 or 4 people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet (i.e. smaller HMOs not captured by mandatory licensing). Also includes Section 257 HMOs: buildings converted into 3 or more self-contained flats where the conversion did not comply with relevant Building Regulations, and all or effectively all flats in the building are privately rented under the same ownership or control.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties with 5 or more occupants fall under mandatory HMO licensing. Exempt Section 257 HMOs excluded. Standard national exemptions apply..
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National mandatory scheme applying borough-wide to all HMOs with 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing facilities, including bedsit-style properties, properties above shops, shared houses and flats, and purpose-built flat blocks of no more than two units.
National mandatory scheme under the Housing Act 2004, extended from 1 October 2018 to cover all HMOs with 5+ occupants regardless of number of storeys (previously only 3+ storey properties). Not a local designation; no end date. Ealing's fee for mandatory licensing is among the higher rates in London. Property types covered: Properties with 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Covers: converted buildings with bedsits or non-self-contained units, residential premises above shops, shared houses and flats, and purpose-built flat blocks of no more than two flats. Includes the standard test, self-contained flat test, and converted building test under section 254 Housing Act 2004.. Exemptions or exclusions: Standard national mandatory HMO exemptions apply..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Covers three wards based on pre-May 2022 ward boundaries: East Acton, Southall Broadway, and Southall Green. Applies to all privately rented self-contained residential properties let to a single household or two unrelated sharers.
Designated following a public consultation (10 May–16 August 2021) and Cabinet approval in December 2021. Introduced to address poor housing conditions, anti-social behaviour, and rogue landlords in designated areas. The three wards were identified as having high concentrations of private rented properties with Category 1 hazards. Property types covered: Self-contained residential properties let to a single person, single household, or two unrelated sharers. Not HMOs (those fall under additional or mandatory licensing).. Exemptions or exclusions: Standard national exemptions apply. HMOs requiring mandatory or additional licensing are excluded. Properties outside designated ward boundaries are excluded..
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Covers 12 further wards based on pre-May 2022 ward boundaries: Acton Central, Dormers Wells, Greenford Broadway, Greenford Green, Hanger Hill, Hobbayne, Lady Margaret, North Greenford, Northolt Mandeville, Northolt West End, Perivale, and South Acton. Described as the largest such scheme in west London at its launch. Applies to all privately rented self-contained properties let to a single household or two unrelated sharers.
Required Secretary of State confirmation as it covers a substantial portion of the private rented sector. Hailed as west London's largest property licensing scheme at launch. As of a council review at approximately March 2024, approximately 16,696 licences had been granted across all schemes with ~9,730 applications pending determination. Property types covered: Self-contained residential properties let to a single person, single household, or two unrelated sharers. Not HMOs.. Exemptions or exclusions: Standard national exemptions apply. HMOs requiring mandatory or additional licensing are excluded..
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
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Sources checked
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Fee figures (£750 selective, £1,300 additional HMO, £1,500 mandatory HMO) are consistently confirmed across multiple sources including the official fee schedule PDF URL, londonpropertylicensing.co.uk, kammadata.com, and multiple council sub-pages. Scheme dates and ward coverage for both selective designations are confirmed by official council sources and third-party aggregators. The additional licensing scheme end date (March 2027) and Selective Designation 2 end date (January 2028) are confirmed. The public register URL and access method are confirmed from official council pages.
The Housing Act 2004 requires every local authority to maintain a public register of licensed properties. Ealing's register includes: licensed properties, Temporary Exemption Notices (TENs), Interim Management Orders, and Final Management Orders. The register is updated as new licences are issued. Printed or emailed copies of sections of the register can be requested from PRSlicensing@ealing.gov.uk at a tiered cost: single page to 25% = £25; 25–50% = £50; 50–75% = £75; 75–100% = £100. As of November 2022 (an early snapshot), the register contained approximately 1,511 mandatory HMO licences, 189 additional licences, and 3,427 selective licences (5,127 total). By approximately March 2024, approximately 16,696 licences had been granted in total across all schemes.
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 Ealing.
National mandatory scheme applying borough-wide to all HMOs with 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing facilities, including bedsit-style properties, properties above shops, shared houses and flats, and purpose-built flat blocks of no more than two units.
National mandatory scheme under the Housing Act 2004, extended from 1 October 2018 to cover all HMOs with 5+ occupants regardless of number of storeys (previously only 3+ storey properties). Not a local designation; no end date. Ealing's fee for mandatory licensing is among the higher rates in London. Property types covered: Properties with 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Covers: converted buildings with bedsits or non-self-contained units, residential premises above shops, shared houses and flats, and purpose-built flat blocks of no more than two flats. Includes the standard test, self-contained flat test, and converted building test under section 254 Housing Act 2004.. Exemptions or exclusions: Standard national mandatory HMO exemptions apply..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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