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Council websiteLandlord licensing in London Borough of Wandsworth
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Licensing scorecard
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Selective licensing
Active selectiveAdditional HMO licensing
Active additionalMandatory 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
- 16
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.
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 Wandsworth.
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Local licensing scheme records
Additional LicensingActive
Additional HMO Licensing (Borough-wide)
Applies borough-wide to HMOs not covered by mandatory licensing - shared houses and flats occupied by 3 or 4 people from two or more separate households who share kitchen and/or bathroom facilities. Also covers flats in multiple occupation in a purpose-built apartment block with three or more flats occupied by 3+ unrelated people. Approximately 2,520 properties estimated to need a licence. Approved by the Council Executive on 3 February 2025 following a public consultation (22 July – 14 October 2024).
- HMO licence fee
- £1,450
- Fee guide
- Total fee £1,450 per property, payable in two parts: Part A £870 (payable on application, non-refundable if refused/withdrawn) + Part B £580 (payable on grant of licence). Early bird discount of 30% off Part A (saving £261) was available for applications submitted 1 July 2025 – 1 January 2026. Early bird: 30% off Part A (ended 1 January 2026). Multi-dwelling: £100 off Part A for contiguous properties under same ownership applied simultaneously. EPC discount: £100 off Part B for EPC Band B or above; £50 off Part B for EPC Band C. Gold Standard: 40% off Part B (£232 saving) for landlords meeting the council's Gold Standard criteria. Accreditation: £100 off Part B for accredited landlords (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, Safeagent). Social rented sector provision: £100 off Part B. Discounts are not applicable where the council has made two requests for additional supporting documents or has served warning letters.
- Discount available
- Early bird: 30% off Part A (ended 1 January 2026). Multi-dwelling: £100 off Part A for contiguous properties under same ownership applied simultaneously. EPC discount: £100 off Part B for EPC Band B or above; £50 off Part B for EPC Band C. Gold Standard: 40% off Part B (£232 saving) for landlords meeting the council's Gold Standard criteria. Accreditation: £100 off Part B for accredited landlords (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, Safeagent). Social rented sector provision: £100 off Part B. Discounts are not applicable where the council has made two requests for additional supporting documents or has served warning letters.
- Scheme period
- 1 July 2025 - 1 July 2030
- Typical licence term
- 5 years
- Coverage
- Borough-wide
Research notes
As of March 2026, 356 properties were listed under the additional licensing scheme. The borough's HMO register grew by approximately 382% following the introduction of this scheme. Applications processed via the Regulatory Services Hub. Property types covered: Smaller HMOs with 3–4 unrelated occupants sharing kitchen/bathroom; purpose-built apartment blocks with 3+ flats where 3+ unrelated people share facilities. Exemptions or exclusions: Section 257 HMOs (certain converted blocks of flats where less than two-thirds are owner-occupied and the conversion did not comply with Building Regulations) are excluded. Buildings controlled by public sector bodies (e.g. housing associations). If a Section 257 block falls within a selective licensing designation, each flat will require its own selective licence unless otherwise exempt.
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
Selective Licensing – Designation 1
Selective licensing for all privately rented properties in the designated wards not covered by mandatory or additional HMO licensing. Covers properties occupied by a single household or two unrelated sharers. Applies to Furzedown, South Balham, Tooting Bec, and Tooting Broadway wards. Approximately 7,154 properties estimated to need a selective licence across both designations. Approved by the Council Executive on 3 February 2025.
- Licence fee
- £850
- Fee guide
- Total fee £850 per property, payable in two parts: Part A £510 (payable on application, non-refundable if refused/withdrawn) + Part B £340 (payable on grant of licence). Early bird discount of 30% off Part A (saving £153) was available for applications submitted 1 July 2025 – 1 January 2026. Early bird: 30% off Part A (ended 1 January 2026). Multi-dwelling: £100 off Part A for contiguous properties under same ownership applied simultaneously. EPC discount: £100 off Part B for EPC Band B or above; £50 off Part B for EPC Band C. Gold Standard: 40% off Part B (£136 saving). Accreditation: £100 off Part B for accredited landlords (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, Safeagent). Social rented sector provision: £100 off Part B. Discounts not applicable where council has made two requests for additional documents or served warning letters.
- Discount available
- Early bird: 30% off Part A (ended 1 January 2026). Multi-dwelling: £100 off Part A for contiguous properties under same ownership applied simultaneously. EPC discount: £100 off Part B for EPC Band B or above; £50 off Part B for EPC Band C. Gold Standard: 40% off Part B (£136 saving). Accreditation: £100 off Part B for accredited landlords (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, Safeagent). Social rented sector provision: £100 off Part B. Discounts not applicable where council has made two requests for additional documents or served warning letters.
- Scheme period
- 1 July 2025 - 1 July 2030
- Typical licence term
- 5 years (reduced to 1 year if planning permission is required or was previously refused)
- Coverage
- See council website for boundaries
Research notes
As of March 2026, 529 properties were listed under the selective licensing scheme. The scheme rationale cited high levels of poor housing conditions (13% of PRS properties estimated to have Category 1 hazards) and anti-social behaviour. An interactive postcode checker and map are available at maps.wandsworth.gov.uk. Property types covered: All privately rented properties not requiring mandatory or additional HMO licensing, including single household properties and properties occupied by two unrelated sharers. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already licensed under mandatory or additional HMO licensing. Section 257 HMOs are excluded from additional licensing but individual flats within such converted blocks in the designated area require their own selective licence. Properties subject to an Interim or Final Management Order under Part 4 of the Housing Act 2004. Properties subject to a temporary exemption under section 62 of the Act.
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
Selective Licensing – Designation 2
Second selective licensing designation approved on 1 December 2025, coming into force on 1 April 2026. Covers all privately rented accommodation occupied by a single household or two unrelated sharers in East Putney, Northcote, and West Putney council wards.
- Licence fee
- £850
- Fee guide
- Total fee £850 per property, payable in two parts: Part A £510 + Part B £340. Early bird discount of 30% off Part A (saving £153) available for applications submitted from 1 April 2026 until 1 October 2026. Early bird: 30% off Part A until 1 October 2026. Multi-dwelling: £100 off Part A for contiguous properties under same ownership applied simultaneously. EPC discount: £100 off Part B for EPC Band B or above; £50 off Part B for EPC Band C. Gold Standard: 40% off Part B (£136 saving). Accreditation: £100 off Part B for accredited landlords (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, Safeagent). Social rented sector provision: £100 off Part B.
- Discount available
- Early bird: 30% off Part A until 1 October 2026. Multi-dwelling: £100 off Part A for contiguous properties under same ownership applied simultaneously. EPC discount: £100 off Part B for EPC Band B or above; £50 off Part B for EPC Band C. Gold Standard: 40% off Part B (£136 saving). Accreditation: £100 off Part B for accredited landlords (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, Safeagent). Social rented sector provision: £100 off Part B.
- Scheme period
- 1 April 2026 - 1 April 2031
- Typical licence term
- 5 years (reduced to 1 year if planning permission is required or was previously refused)
- Coverage
- See council website for boundaries
Research notes
Approved by council decision on 1 December 2025. This designation was classified as 'active' from its start date of 1 April 2026, which is within the current date (March 2026) making it an approved-but-not-yet-in-force scheme at extraction time. Landlords in these wards can begin applying from 1 April 2026. Property types covered: All privately rented properties not requiring mandatory or additional HMO licensing, including single household properties and properties occupied by two unrelated sharers. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already licensed under mandatory or additional HMO licensing. Properties subject to an Interim or Final Management Order under Part 4 of the Housing Act 2004. Properties subject to a temporary exemption under section 62 of the Act.
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)
- Register updated
- March 2026
Register appears to cover
HMOAdditionalSelective
Appears to cover HMO, additional and selective licences - always confirm scope on the register itself.
Register notes
As of March 2026: 685 mandatory HMO licences, 356 additional licences, and 529 selective licences on the register. Full register with personal data (licence holder names/addresses) cannot be produced in Excel or CSV format; available as paper copy or PDF on request for £50.
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 (79/100)
Sources checked
16
Research notes
Data sourced from multiple corroborating official Wandsworth Council web pages and cross-referenced with London Property Licensing, Kamma, and iHowz. Fee structures confirmed across official fees page and HMO licence fees page. Scheme start dates, ward coverage, and both selective licensing designations confirmed from official council pages and London Property Licensing news articles. Additional licensing end date (1 July 2030) and selective Designation 1 end date (1 July 2030) confirmed from London Property Licensing. Selective Designation 2 dates (1 April 2026 – 1 April 2031) confirmed from London Property Licensing article on Scheme No. 2. Public register URL (Regulatory Services Hub) confirmed from official Wandsworth licensing registers page. The HMO fee structure (per bedroom) confirmed from the official HMO licence fees page. The consultation dates and executive approval date (3 February 2025) confirmed from London Property Licensing and Citizen Space.
Council contact details
- Phone
- 020 8871 6000
Important to verify
- Exact end date for mandatory HMO licensing (national ongoing scheme, no end date)
- Whether the accreditation and EPC discounts apply to mandatory HMO licensing (not confirmed - likely separate fee structure)
- Full list of exempted property categories for selective licensing beyond those explicitly stated
- Any recent council change that could affect the current public summary.
Supporting sources
- https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-rented-property-licences/property-licence-check/
- https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-rented-property-licences/property-licence-fees-discounts/
- https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-housing-landlords/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmos/hmo-licence-fees/
- https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-rented-property-licences/property-licences-faq/
- https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-rented-property-licences/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmos/hmo-register/
- https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/licensing-registers/
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 Wandsworth.
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 Wandsworth.
Council-specific HMO detail we currently show
National mandatory licensing scheme applying borough-wide to large HMOs - properties occupied by five or more people from two or more households who share amenities such as bathrooms, toilets, or cooking facilities. Also applies to buildings that are not purpose-built blocks of flats containing three or more flats.
- Fee notes
- Fee varies by number of bedrooms (units of accommodation). Part A (application fee, non-refundable if refused/withdrawn) + Part B (fixed at £647 for all standard licences, payable on grant). Fee schedule: 3 bedrooms £1,647 (£1,000 + £647); 4 bedrooms £1,703 (£1,056 + £647); 5 bedrooms £1,759 (£1,112 + £647); 6 bedrooms £1,815 (£1,168 + £647); 7 bedrooms £1,871 (£1,224 + £647); 8 bedrooms £1,927 (£1,280 + £647); 9 bedrooms £1,983 (£1,336 + £647); 10+ bedrooms £2,039 (£1,392 + £647). For properties exceeding 10 units, an additional pro rata fee on the same scale applies for each unit above 10. No accredited landlord discount confirmed for mandatory HMO scheme. Standard discounts (EPC, multi-dwelling, gold standard) may apply - confirm with council.
- Typical licence term
- 5 years
The mandatory HMO fee structure was established on 3 July 2017 and applies to both new licences and renewals. As of March 2026, 685 properties were listed on the mandatory HMO register. Property types covered: Large HMOs with 5+ occupants from 2+ households sharing facilities; houses and self-contained flats (not purpose-built flats in a block of 3+ units). Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built flat in a block of three or more self-contained flats. Buildings controlled by public sector bodies (e.g. housing associations). Some buildings occupied by students. Some owner-occupied buildings. Properties subject to an Interim or Final Management Order under Part 4 of the Housing Act 2004.
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
Common questions about licensing in London Borough of Wandsworth
- Do I need a landlord licence in London Borough of Wandsworth?
- London Borough of Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth?
- Based on our current data, licence fees in London Borough of Wandsworth are approximately: Additional HMO Licensing (Borough-wide): £1,450; Mandatory HMO Licensing: Fee varies by number of bedrooms (units of accommodation). Part A (application fee, non-refundable if refused/withdrawn) + Part B (fixed at £647 for all standard licences, payable on grant). Fee schedule: 3 bedrooms £1,647 (£1,000 + £647); 4 bedrooms £1,703 (£1,056 + £647); 5 bedrooms £1,759 (£1,112 + £647); 6 bedrooms £1,815 (£1,168 + £647); 7 bedrooms £1,871 (£1,224 + £647); 8 bedrooms £1,927 (£1,280 + £647); 9 bedrooms £1,983 (£1,336 + £647); 10+ bedrooms £2,039 (£1,392 + £647). For properties exceeding 10 units, an additional pro rata fee on the same scale applies for each unit above 10. No accredited landlord discount confirmed for mandatory HMO scheme. Standard discounts (EPC, multi-dwelling, gold standard) may apply - confirm with council; Selective Licensing – Designation 1: £850; Selective Licensing – Designation 2: £850. 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 Wandsworth?
- Yes. Mandatory HMO licensing applies across all of England, including London Borough of Wandsworth. It covers properties with 5 or more occupiers forming 2 or more separate households. You must apply to London Borough of Wandsworth for a mandatory HMO licence if your property meets these criteria.
- What happens if I rent without a licence in London Borough of Wandsworth?
- 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 Wandsworth 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.