Check the mandatory HMO route first
Large HMOs occupied by at least five people in at least two households, sharing facilities, usually require a mandatory licence in England.
This checker handles ordinary houses only. Flats, converted buildings, resident landlords, statutory exemptions and unusual arrangements need council review. Planning permission is separate.
The local additional records below help with smaller HMOs. They do not replace a mandatory licensing requirement. Start with the people, households, shared facilities and building type.
Official mandatory HMO guidance ↗ · Read the England HMO licence guide
National rule evidence reviewed 2026-10-01.
Reviewed additional HMO records
Each linked record has its own source, period and scope. These dates describe the scheme, rather than the expiry of an individual licence. Check the council’s current application service and fee before applying.
Lambeth additional HMO licensing
Lambeth designated its borough for additional licensing of smaller privately rented HMOs occupied by three or more people in two or more households.
Area: Borough-wide designation record. Read the notice for the premises and exceptions included.
The published designation ends on 8 December 2026. A successor requires a separate reviewed record. Certain converted buildings and flats need individual review. Selective licensing is also present and is not resolved by this record.
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Questions about Lambeth HMO licensing
Can a three or four person HMO in Lambeth need a licence?
The published additional HMO records below describe the smaller shared houses included by Lambeth. Read their occupancy criteria, period and exclusions. A five or more person house may instead meet the national mandatory criteria; people and households are separate facts.
What happens when an additional designation reaches its end date?
The dates below describe the reviewed designation. An announcement or consultation does not establish a successor. Confirm any replacement with the council, and keep the expiry printed on an individual property licence separate from the scheme end date.
Does this page cover flats, converted buildings and exemptions?
The initial checker handles ordinary houses. Flats, converted buildings, resident landlords and a possible exemption require individual council review. Read the record caveat and the full official notice before relying on the occupancy threshold.
Does an HMO licensing result establish planning permission or an existing licence?
No. The result compares entered property facts with available reviewed rules. It does not search for a licence already held, verify its holder or resolve planning requirements. Ask the council about those separate checks.