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HMO licensing in Haringey
London Borough of Haringey requires a mandatory licence for HMOs occupied by 5 or more people from 2 or more households. It also runs additional licensing (bringing smaller HMOs into licensing) and selective licensing (covering other privately rented homes in designated areas). The published licence fee starts at £1,411.68.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
Additional + Selective
Council-designated schemes
Licence fee
From £1,411.68
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Haringey
Selective licensing covering 14 wards (Bounds Green, Bruce Castle, Harringay, Hermitage & Gardens, Noel Park, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters, South Tottenham, St Ann's, Tottenham Central, Tottenham Hale, West Green, White Hart Lane, Woodside) has been in force since 17 November 2022 and ceases on 17 November 2027. A separate borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme runs from 17 June 2024 to 16 June 2029. No selective renewal consultation had been published at the date checked.
- In force from
- 17 November 2022
- Scheme ends
- 17 November 2027
Verified 24 September 2026
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £1,411.68. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
Mandatory HMO licence: £641.48 on application plus £770.20 before the licence is issued, £1,411.68 in total.
Fee source: haringey.gov.uk (checked 2 October 2026). Fees change during the year, so check the council before you apply.
Additional and selective licence fees
Fees for council-designated schemes are set separately from the mandatory HMO fee. Figures are the standard full-rate fee for a new licence, before any discounts.
Additional licence
£1,411.68
Full HMO licence fee for up to 5 units of accommodation, paid in two parts (Part A £641.48 on application + Part B £770.20 before the licence is issued); the same published fee table covers HMO licence applications under the additional scheme
£50 off Part A for an accredited licence holder/member (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, Safeagent); £50 off Part B for an EPC rating of C or above; £100 off in total for both. £50 is added to each of Part A and Part B for every unit above 5. Paper or assisted applications carry a £100 extra charge on Part A. Part A is not refunded if the application is refused or withdrawn.
Scheme: From 17 June 2024 to 16 June 2029
Checked 2 October 2026 against haringey.gov.uk
Selective licence
£705.84
Standard selective licence for a single privately rented home in the selective licensing zone, covering the 5-year scheme, paid in two parts (Part A £411.57 on application + Part B £294.27 once approved)
£50 off Part B for accredited landlords/members (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, Safeagent); £50 off Part B for an EPC rating of C or above; £75 off Part A for the 2nd, 3rd etc. flat where a landlord has 3 or more flats in the same building. Discounts can be combined.
Scheme: From 17 November 2022
Checked 2 October 2026 against haringey.gov.uk
Minimum room sizes
| Single bedroom | 6.51 m² minimum for one person aged over 10 (4.64 m² for a child under 10); any room under 4.64 m² can never be used as sleeping accommodation (Haringey HMO Licensing Conditions 2024-2029, mandatory condition 1.2). |
|---|---|
| Double bedroom | 10.22 m² minimum for two people aged over 10 (Haringey HMO Licensing Conditions 2024-2029, mandatory condition 1.2). |
National minimums for licensed HMOs are 6.51 m² for one adult and 10.22 m² for two adults; councils can apply higher local standards.
Fire safety requirements
- A smoke alarm must be installed on each storey (including half-landings) with living accommodation, kept in proper working order, following LACORS housing fire safety guidance.
- A carbon monoxide alarm is required in any room used wholly or partly as living accommodation containing a fixed combustion appliance.
- The licence holder must carry out a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to identify general fire precautions needed at the property.
- Any fire-fighting equipment, automatic fire alarm systems and emergency lighting must be maintained in good working order, with inspection/test certificates produced to the council within 28 days on demand.
- Upholstered furniture, cushion and pillow covers and fillings must comply with current fire safety legislation (Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) Safety Regulations).
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Occupancy must not exceed the maximum number of persons/households specified on the licence for the house or for any individual letting.
- Electrical appliances must be kept safe and an EICR produced to the council within 28 days on request; gas installations require a current gas safety certificate renewed every 12 months.
- Inspections of the property must be carried out at least every 6 months, with written records of condition, management issues and action taken kept for the duration of the licence.
- Suitable refuse, food waste and recycling receptacles must be provided so waste is not stored outside the HMO between collections; no refuse may be kept in front or rear gardens other than in approved storage containers.
- A valid EPC must be maintained throughout the licence period (except where individual rooms with shared facilities are let, which are EPC-exempt).
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Current certificate obtained within the last 12 months, displayed in common parts and given to tenants at the start of their tenancy.
- EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report from a competent, qualified person, produced to the council within 28 days on request.
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate maintained throughout the licence (not required where individual rooms with shared facilities are let).
- Fire risk assessment — Assessment of general fire precautions under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Written statement of tenancy terms — Written terms of occupation and repair/emergency arrangements provided to each occupier, available to the council within 7 days on demand.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with London Borough of Haringey before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.