Do I need a landlord licence in London Borough of Haringey?

London Borough of Haringey 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 Haringey?

Based on our current data, licence fees in London Borough of Haringey are approximately: Haringey Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2024-2029: £1,360; Mandatory HMO Licensing: £1,360; Haringey Selective Property Licensing Scheme: £680. 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 Haringey?

Yes. Mandatory HMO licensing applies across all of England, including London Borough of Haringey. It covers properties with 5 or more occupiers forming 2 or more separate households. You must apply to London Borough of Haringey for a mandatory HMO licence if your property meets these criteria.

What happens if I rent without a licence in London Borough of Haringey?

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.

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Landlord licensing in London Borough of Haringey

London

We currently show scheme records, official links, and supporting research for this council.

Council website

Licensing scorecard

Enhanced coverage

Our current data shows active local licensing signals. Verify the latest boundaries, dates, fees, and exemptions with the council.

Selective licensing

Active selective

Additional HMO licensing

Active additional

Mandatory HMO licensing

Applies across England

Source confidence: High
Boundary confidence: Low
Public register: Clear searchable register (1/5)
Last reviewed: 27 March 2026
Next review due: Not scheduled
Sources recorded: 14

Open the official council source

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.

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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.

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What still adds uncertainty

At least one scheme uses street or custom-area boundaries, so a postcode match can only be approximate.
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 Haringey.

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Check a postcode in London Borough of Haringey

Enter a postcode to see whether it appears to fall within a licensing scheme area, then verify the result with the council.

Local licensing scheme records

Additional LicensingActive

Haringey Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2024-2029

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).

HMO licence fee: £1,360
Fee guide: Payable in two parts: Part A (application/administration, due at submission) and Part B (compliance/enforcement, due before licence issued). Additional £50 per unit for properties with more than 5 units of accommodation. £50 discount for accredited landlords/managing agents. £50 discount for EPC rating A, B, or C. Discounts can be combined.
Discount available: £50 discount for accredited landlords/managing agents. £50 discount for EPC rating A, B, or C. Discounts can be combined.
Scheme period: 17 June 2024 - 16 June 2029
Typical licence term: Up to 5 years
Coverage: Borough-wide

Research notes

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.

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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

Haringey Selective Property Licensing Scheme

All privately rented homes let to a single person, 2 people, or a single household (e.g. a family) within the 14 designated wards.

Licence fee: £680
Fee guide: Payable in two parts: Part A £396.50 (administration, due at application) and Part B £283.50 (compliance/enforcement, due after approval). Paper application surcharge of £100. Licences not issued until Part B payment cleared. Aimed to process within 90 days. £50 off Part B for accredited landlords (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, or Safeagent members). £50 off Part B for EPC rating A, B, or C. £75 off Part A per flat (2nd flat onwards) for owners/managers of 3+ rented flats in same building. Discounts can be combined.
Discount available: £50 off Part B for accredited landlords (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, or Safeagent members). £50 off Part B for EPC rating A, B, or C. £75 off Part A per flat (2nd flat onwards) for owners/managers of 3+ rented flats in same building. Discounts can be combined.
Scheme period: 17 November 2022 - 16 November 2027
Typical licence term: Up to 5 years (may be reduced to 1 year for missing EPC or non-compliance)
Coverage: See council website for boundaries

Research notes

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.

Verify on official council page

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: Yes
Search method: Search online
Register usability: Clear searchable register (1/5)

HMOAdditional (unconfirmed)Selective (unconfirmed)

Appears to cover HMO licences - always confirm scope on the register itself.

Register notes

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.

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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

27 March 2026

Research confidence

High (77/100)

Sources checked

Research notes

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.

Council contact details

Email: propertylicensing@haringey.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8489 5521

Important to verify

Mandatory HMO exact Part A/Part B breakdown at current rates (one source gives £588.50/£706.50 totalling £1,295; another gives £1,360 total matching additional HMO fees)
Additional HMO exact Part A/Part B breakdown amounts
Multi-flat discount details for HMO schemes
Any recent council change that could affect the current public summary.

Supporting sources

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 Haringey.

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 Haringey.

Council-specific HMO detail we currently show

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.

HMO fee guide: £1,360
Fee notes: Payable in two parts: Part A (application/administration) and Part B (compliance/enforcement). Additional £50 per unit for properties with more than 5 units of accommodation. One source references £1,295 total (Part A £588.50, Part B £706.50) which may reflect an earlier fee schedule. £50 discount for accredited landlords/managing agents. £50 discount for EPC rating A, B, or C.
Typical licence term: Up to 5 years

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).

View HMO licensing info on council website

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

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Common questions about licensing in London Borough of Haringey

Do I need a landlord licence in London Borough of Haringey?: London Borough of Haringey 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 Haringey?: Based on our current data, licence fees in London Borough of Haringey are approximately: Haringey Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2024-2029: £1,360; Mandatory HMO Licensing: £1,360; Haringey Selective Property Licensing Scheme: £680. 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 Haringey?: Yes. Mandatory HMO licensing applies across all of England, including London Borough of Haringey. It covers properties with 5 or more occupiers forming 2 or more separate households. You must apply to London Borough of Haringey for a mandatory HMO licence if your property meets these criteria.
What happens if I rent without a licence in London Borough of Haringey?: 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 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.