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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 Haringey, 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.
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These options are designed to save research time, improve clarity, and support decision-making. Final reliance should still be tied back to the relevant council and, where necessary, professional advice.
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Borough-wide additional HMO licensing covering all HMOs not subject to mandatory licensing, including Section 257 HMOs (converted blocks of flats where less than two-thirds of flats are owner-occupied and conversion did not comply with Building Regulations).
Replaced previous additional licensing scheme that ended 26 May 2024. Previous scheme ran from 2019. Additional HMO licences accounted for 65% (3,140) of total HMO properties licensed 2019-2023. Property types covered: HMOs with 3-4 unrelated occupants sharing facilities (kitchen/bathroom). Section 257 HMOs (converted flat blocks with less than two-thirds owner-occupation and non-compliant conversions). All HMOs not covered by mandatory HMO licensing.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties managed by social housing providers, educational institutions, religious communities. Owner-occupied properties with no more than 2 tenants. Properties already subject to mandatory HMO 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.
National mandatory HMO licensing scheme applying to all HMOs occupied by 5 or more people forming more than one household. Applies borough-wide as a statutory requirement.
Mandatory HMO licensing has been in force nationally since 2006. Extended to all properties with 5+ persons in 2018. Property types covered: Properties occupied by 5 or more people who are not all from the same household, including shared houses, bedsit-type accommodation, and mixed self-contained/non-self-contained accommodation. Excludes purpose-built self-contained flats in blocks of 3 or more self-contained flats. Excludes Section 257 HMOs (these fall under additional licensing).. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built self-contained flats within blocks of 3 or more self-contained flats. Section 257 HMOs (covered under additional licensing instead)..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
All privately rented homes let to a single person, 2 people, or a single household (e.g. a family) within the 14 designated wards.
Licences are not transferable. If refused, only Part A will have been paid. Council expects to license approximately 19,442 properties under this scheme. Property types covered: Single household or two unrelated sharers in privately rented properties within the designated wards.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties exempt under the Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006. Temporary Exemption Notices (TEN) may be granted for up to 3 months (max 2 TENs) for: property being sold, owner moving in, property being converted, mortgage default/receivers, death of licence holder. Properties already requiring an HMO licence are exempt from selective 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.
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
High (77/100)
Sources checked
14
Data gathered from multiple official Haringey council pages plus corroborated by third-party licensing guides (Kamma, London Property Licensing). Scheme dates, ward lists, fee amounts, and contact details are consistent across all sources. The HMO fees page was blocked by verification but fees were confirmed via search results and third-party sources. Mandatory HMO fee may have a slight discrepancy (£1,295 vs £1,360) possibly reflecting different time periods.
Contains properties licensed under the Housing Act 2004, temporary exemption notices served, and interim/final management orders. Updated automatically as licences are issued. Applications under review do not appear until approved.
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 Haringey.
National mandatory HMO licensing scheme applying to all HMOs occupied by 5 or more people forming more than one household. Applies borough-wide as a statutory requirement.
Mandatory HMO licensing has been in force nationally since 2006. Extended to all properties with 5+ persons in 2018. Property types covered: Properties occupied by 5 or more people who are not all from the same household, including shared houses, bedsit-type accommodation, and mixed self-contained/non-self-contained accommodation. Excludes purpose-built self-contained flats in blocks of 3 or more self-contained flats. Excludes Section 257 HMOs (these fall under additional licensing).. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built self-contained flats within blocks of 3 or more self-contained flats. Section 257 HMOs (covered under additional licensing instead)..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the London Borough of Haringey 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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