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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for London Borough of Wandsworth, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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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).
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..
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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.
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..
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (79/100)
Sources checked
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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.
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.
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 Wandsworth.
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.
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..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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.
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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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Investor, buyer, or conveyancer→
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Letting agent or portfolio manager→
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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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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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