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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for London Borough of Redbridge, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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Borough-wide additional HMO licensing covering all privately rented HMOs occupied by three or four people forming two or more households who share (or lack) a toilet, personal washing facilities, or cooking facilities. Also applies to certain converted buildings (Section 257 HMOs) where all accommodation is privately rented and the building and accommodation units are effectively under the same ownership or control. Approved by Redbridge Council on 30 May 2023.
Replaced the previous additional licensing scheme that ran from 13 April 2017 to 12 April 2022. Following its expiry, the council held a public consultation from 13 December 2021 to 7 March 2022. Scheme approved 30 May 2023 and commenced 18 September 2023. The fee_amount shown (£1,757) represents the standard three-household fee for 2025-2026. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by three or four people from two or more households sharing facilities, plus certain Section 257 converted flat buildings where all units are privately rented under the same ownership/control.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already subject to mandatory HMO licensing. Empty properties. Properties managed by social housing providers or educational institutions..
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 borough-wide to all HMOs occupied by five or more people forming more than one household who share amenities. Applies as a statutory requirement under the Housing Act 2004.
Mandatory HMO licensing has been in force nationally since 2006, extended to all properties with 5+ persons (regardless of storeys) in October 2018. The same fee table applies to both mandatory and additional HMO licensing in Redbridge, scaled by number of households. Property types covered: Properties meeting the standard test, self-contained flat test, or converted building test HMO definition in Section 254 of the Housing Act 2004, occupied by five or more people forming more than one household who share amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built self-contained flats within blocks of three or more self-contained flats where the freeholder is not involved in management. Properties managed by social housing providers or educational institutions..
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All privately rented properties occupied by a single household or two unrelated sharers in the Valentines and Ilford Town council wards. A map to verify property location is available at https://my.redbridge.gov.uk/map/property-licensing-sls3.
This is the third generation selective licensing scheme in Redbridge, designated 26 June 2023 and commencing 1 November 2023. The original Selective Scheme 1 covering Clementswood and Valentines wards ran from 13 July 2017 to 12 July 2022. Licence conditions require the licence holder and/or property manager to complete a Landlord Accreditation course (LLAS or similar) or attend at least 5 hours of training within 18 months of full licence issue. Property types covered: Privately rented properties let to a single household or two unrelated people sharing a property. Does not apply to properties already requiring an HMO licence.. Exemptions or exclusions: Holiday lets, business premises, socially-rented properties, university student accommodation, properties already licensed as HMOs, and empty properties. Temporary exemption notices of up to three months available for landlords ceasing rental or selling properties (maximum two applications)..
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All privately rented properties occupied by a single household or two unrelated sharers across 15 designated council wards. Government approval received 20 December 2023. A map to verify property location is available at https://my.redbridge.gov.uk/map/property-licensing-sls4.
Secretary of State approval required as the scheme covers more than 20% of the private rented sector. This scheme replaced coverage previously provided by the original Selective Scheme 2 which covered 12 wards and expired 30 September 2023. Licence conditions require the licence holder and/or property manager to complete a Landlord Accreditation course (LLAS or similar) or attend at least 5 hours of training within 18 months of full licence issue. Property types covered: Privately rented properties let to a single household or two unrelated people sharing a property. Does not apply to properties already requiring an HMO licence.. Exemptions or exclusions: Holiday lets, business premises, socially-rented properties, university student accommodation, properties already licensed as HMOs, and empty properties. Temporary exemption notices of up to three months available for landlords ceasing rental or selling properties (maximum two applications)..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Previous borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme. Expired April 2022. A consultation on a replacement scheme was held from 13 December 2021 to 7 March 2022.
Expired 12 April 2022. Replacement scheme commenced 18 September 2023. There was a gap of approximately 17 months between the expiry of the old scheme and the commencement of the new one. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by three or four people from two or more households sharing facilities..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Original selective licensing scheme covering the old council wards of Clementswood and Valentines. Designated under the General Approval 2015.
The original selective licensing scheme, introduced in 2017. Expired 12 July 2022. Succeeded by Selective Scheme 3 (from 1 November 2023) covering the same geographic area under new ward boundaries. Property types covered: Privately rented properties let to a single household or two unrelated sharers..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Second generation selective licensing scheme covering 12 council wards: Goodmayes, Loxford, Snaresbrook, Roding, Newbury, Mayfield, Cranbrook, Seven Kings, Chadwell, Fairlop, Aldborough, and Church End. Required Secretary of State approval due to scale.
Expired 30 September 2023. Succeeded by Selective Scheme 4 (from 8 April 2024) covering 15 wards under new ward boundaries. Exact start date not confirmed but estimated circa 2018. Property types covered: Privately rented properties let to a single household or two unrelated sharers..
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
12
Data gathered from official Redbridge Council web pages (selectively fetched directly), official news announcements, and corroborated by London Property Licensing and Kamma. Fee tables for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 were directly confirmed from the official HMO and selective licensing pages. Scheme dates and ward coverage confirmed across multiple sources. Expired scheme details confirmed via London Property Licensing historical reporting. The public register URL confirmed but noted as temporarily unavailable at time of extraction.
The public register is hosted on the Verso Home property licensing platform at propertylicensing.redbridge.gov.uk. The register covers properties licensed under all three Housing Act 2004 schemes (mandatory HMO, additional HMO, and selective licensing), plus temporary exemption notices and management orders. The register was reported as temporarily unavailable due to a technical issue at the time of extraction (March 2026); those needing register information were directed to email prslicensing@redbridge.gov.uk. The register is updated regularly as new property licences are issued. The council also maintains a separate property licensing register page at https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/housing/landlords/property-licensing-register/.
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 Redbridge.
National mandatory HMO licensing scheme applying borough-wide to all HMOs occupied by five or more people forming more than one household who share amenities. Applies as a statutory requirement under the Housing Act 2004.
Mandatory HMO licensing has been in force nationally since 2006, extended to all properties with 5+ persons (regardless of storeys) in October 2018. The same fee table applies to both mandatory and additional HMO licensing in Redbridge, scaled by number of households. Property types covered: Properties meeting the standard test, self-contained flat test, or converted building test HMO definition in Section 254 of the Housing Act 2004, occupied by five or more people forming more than one household who share amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built self-contained flats within blocks of three or more self-contained flats where the freeholder is not involved in management. Properties managed by social housing providers or educational institutions..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the London Borough of Redbridge summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
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Check if a property has an HMO licence→
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Understand selective licensing rules→
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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→
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Tenant checking landlord compliance→
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