Hackney additional HMO licensing: 2026 commencement

Which properties does the designation cover?

The whole council district for the additional HMO category in the notice; the checker models ordinary shared houses only.

• An ordinary shared house with at least three people in at least two households, sharing basic amenities, unless exempt.

Scope, exclusions and separate checks

The notice excludes Section 257 HMOs. Flats, converted accommodation and other non-standard building types need an individual council assessment even where additional licensing may apply.

• Mandatory licensable HMOs, Section 257 HMOs and Schedule 14 buildings are excluded.
• Temporary exemption notices and interim or final management orders are excluded as defined in the notice.

Fees and the council application

Use Hackney’s current fee schedule and application process for your property. This record does not infer a fee from another council or a past year. A Rental Licensing subscription does not pay the council, submit an application or grant a licence.

What to do next

1. Check the occupancy, household arrangement and any existing licence expiry.
2. For flats, converted buildings or a claimed exemption, obtain an individual council assessment.

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