Do I need an HMO licence in Wandsworth? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Wandsworth, an HMO licence is required where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Wandsworth operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,711, paid directly to Wandsworth. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
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- Licence needed?
- Yes, where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
- Schemes in operation
- Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £1,711
- Processing time
- check with Wandsworth
- Article 4
- check with Wandsworth
How much does an HMO licence cost in Wandsworth?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Wandsworth is £1,711, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The Wandsworth fee is banded by bedrooms; the figure shown is the lowest band, so your fee may be higher. We confirm the exact band for your property.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £1,036 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £675 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,711 |
| Get HMO Licence — we do it for you | £599 |
| Measured floor plan where the council requires a scaled plan | Price on request |
| Fire risk assessment where required for the licence | Price on request |
Verified 2026-06-20
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Wandsworth
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Wandsworth operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
- Wandsworth operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Wandsworth
Article 4 status — check with Wandsworth.
Local rules in Wandsworth
- Mandatory HMO fee is banded by bedroom count: £1,711 (3 beds) up to £2,117 (10+ beds). Part B is a flat £675; Part A scales £1,036-£1,442 by band, so the fee depends on the number of bedrooms.
- Borough-wide Additional HMO licensing in force since 1 July 2025 (5 years), catching 3-4 unrelated sharers: £1,507 total (Part A £903 + Part B £604).
- Selective Licensing Phase 2 in force from 1 April 2026 (5 years) covering East Putney, Northcote and West Putney wards: £885 total (Part A £529 + Part B £356).
- Part B is only payable if the licence is granted (Part A covers processing). Discounts include 30% off Part A for Phase 2 selective until 1 October 2026, £104 off Part B for accredited landlords (LLAS, NRLA, UKALA, ARLA, RICS, Safeagent), EPC B+ £104 / EPC C £52 off Part B, and Gold Standard 40% off Part B.
How long does it take in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Wandsworth when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Wandsworth?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Wandsworth is £1,711. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Wandsworth when we submit your application.
Does Wandsworth have additional or selective licensing?
Wandsworth operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Wandsworth HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Wandsworth HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Wandsworth.
Renting a shared home in Wandsworth? You may need an HMO licence.
Operating an unlicensed HMO risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence, plus a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months’ rent (Renters' Rights Act 2025).
We handle the whole application for £599.
Doing it yourself is the best part of a day — chasing certificates and decoding your council’s forms. We give you that day back: about five minutes from you, and we handle the rest.
Start my Wandsworth application — £599What you get
- Your day back — about five minutes of input from you, not a day of paperwork
- We complete and submit the full application to your council
- All the right forms for your council’s scheme
- A document checklist so nothing is missed
- A specialist review before submission
- Email support throughout
The council’s own fee (around £1,711) is paid directly to the council — no markup.
If we make an error that gets your application rejected as incomplete, we fix it free. We can never guarantee a licence. That decision is the council’s.
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