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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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Covers 24 designated streets in the borough where levels of antisocial behaviour, rubbish nuisance, and noise problems arising from rented accommodation were above average. Applies to all privately rented houses and flats let to one or more tenants in these streets, regardless of property size or number of occupants. Described as the most complex selective licensing scheme in the UK due to its highly targeted street-level approach. This scheme replaced the 2017–2022 scheme which covered 128 streets — reduced following data analysis using the Simplex Method and a 12-week public consultation.
Approved at Cabinet meeting on 6 December 2021. Became effective 5 June 2022, replacing the previous 2017–2022 selective licensing scheme. The previous scheme covered 128 streets (approximately 20% of borough streets). The 2022 reduction to 24 streets followed the Simplex Method analysis which found half the 128 streets generated less than 10% of total licences, and a 12-week consultation in which 465 residents responded. Of the 24 current streets, 16 were carried over from the previous scheme and 8 are new additions. Applications submitted via propertylicensing.lbhf.gov.uk. Processing time approximately 8 weeks for draft licence, 12 weeks for final licence.
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Borough-wide scheme covering all HMOs shared by three or more people from two or more households sharing facilities, not already covered by mandatory HMO licensing. Also covers certain Section 257 HMOs (buildings converted to self-contained flats where the conversion did not comply with Building Regulations). The scheme is a renewal of the original additional licensing scheme that started 5 June 2017.
Approved at Cabinet meeting on 6 December 2021. The scheme is a continuation of the original additional licensing scheme that started 5 June 2017. The 2022 renewal was approved following a 12-week public consultation (465 respondents). The council considered but decided not to extend Section 257 HMO licensing to all such buildings, restricting it to those where no flats are owner-occupied and leaseholders are not self-managing. The council estimated approximately 5,859 properties needed an additional licence (as of May 2019). As of October 2024, 4,446 additional licences were on the register. Applications via propertylicensing.lbhf.gov.uk.
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National mandatory scheme applying borough-wide to all Houses in Multiple Occupation with 5 or more persons forming two or more separate households. Extended from 1 October 2018 to cover all HMOs with 5+ occupants regardless of number of storeys (previously only 3+ storey properties). Includes shared houses, bedsit-style properties, and converted properties. Excludes purpose-built self-contained flat blocks of 3 or more units.
National mandatory scheme under Housing Act 2004, extended from 1 October 2018 to cover all HMOs with 5+ occupants regardless of storeys. Not a local designation; no expiry date. The council estimated approximately 717 HMOs required a mandatory HMO licence in May 2019. As of October 2024, 820 mandatory HMO licences were on the register. Large HMOs may require an inspection before the licence is granted to assess suitability and conditions; inspections can extend processing beyond 12 weeks. Applications via propertylicensing.lbhf.gov.uk (phone: 0208 753 1081).
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The original selective licensing scheme covering 128 streets in the borough where levels of antisocial behaviour, rubbish nuisance, and noise problems were above average. A review found that 11% of streets (128 streets) accounted for 26% of police call-outs, crime, environmental nuisance, litter, and fly-tipping. This scheme expired on 4 June 2022 and was replaced by the scaled-back 24-street scheme.
Expired 4 June 2022. Replaced by the 2022–2027 scheme covering only 24 streets following review and consultation. A review found that 10 of the 128 streets had produced no licences and 54 had produced fewer than 5 — half the streets generated less than 10% of total licences. The Simplex Method mathematical model was used to identify the optimal concentration of streets for the new scheme.
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Borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme covering HMOs with 3 or more occupants not covered by mandatory licensing. Expired 4 June 2022 and was replaced by the renewed 2022–2027 scheme.
Expired 4 June 2022. The renewed 2022–2027 scheme narrowed the Section 257 HMO scope following consultation, removing owner-occupied and leaseholder-managed buildings from the licensing requirement.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
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Core scheme details (types, dates, coverage, streets, eligibility) are confirmed consistently across multiple official LBHF sources via web search and third-party aggregators (London Property Licensing, Kamma, Fraser Bond). The fee discrepancy between sources is resolved by date: Kamma figures (£597.50/£1,387) are labelled accurate to July 2025; London Property Licensing figures (£742/£1,627) are labelled accurate to January 2026 — the more recent figure is used. The scheme history (2017–2022 to 2022–2027, 128 streets to 24 streets) is well-documented. Register details (downloadable XLSX, £54 PDF copy, free viewing by appointment) are confirmed from the official register page via search results. As of March 2026, no consultation on scheme renewal has been announced; schemes expire June 2027.
The register is maintained under the Housing Act 2004 (section 232). Free to view by appointment via Microsoft Teams (9am–5pm weekdays) — contact phs@lbhf.gov.uk to arrange. A PDF copy of the HMO register can be purchased for £54 by emailing phs@lbhf.gov.uk. The publicly downloadable XLSX extract on the website shows addresses and dates but not licensee personal details. As of October 2024, the register contained: 820 mandatory HMO licences, 4,446 additional licences, and 3,839 selective licences (total approximately 9,105 licences).
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 Hammersmith and Fulham.
National mandatory scheme applying borough-wide to all Houses in Multiple Occupation with 5 or more persons forming two or more separate households. Extended from 1 October 2018 to cover all HMOs with 5+ occupants regardless of number of storeys (previously only 3+ storey properties). Includes shared houses, bedsit-style properties, and converted properties. Excludes purpose-built self-contained flat blocks of 3 or more units.
National mandatory scheme under Housing Act 2004, extended from 1 October 2018 to cover all HMOs with 5+ occupants regardless of storeys. Not a local designation; no expiry date. The council estimated approximately 717 HMOs required a mandatory HMO licence in May 2019. As of October 2024, 820 mandatory HMO licences were on the register. Large HMOs may require an inspection before the licence is granted to assess suitability and conditions; inspections can extend processing beyond 12 weeks. Applications via propertylicensing.lbhf.gov.uk (phone: 0208 753 1081).
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
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Shared occupancy or possible HMO→
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Check if a property has an HMO licence→
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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.
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