Verified · 1 September 2026
Hammersmith and Fulham: landlord licensing, explained and verified
Every English council sets its own additional and selective licensing on top of the national HMO rules. This is the current position in Hammersmith and Fulham, verified on 1 September 2026. Check any postcode free in 10 seconds with the licence checker.
Mandatory HMO licensing in Hammersmith and Fulham
The national rule applies everywhere in England: a house in multiple occupation with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more households must be licensed. In Hammersmith and Fulham, the standard licence fee is around £1656. Letting a licensable HMO without a licence risks a civil penalty of up to £30,000 or an unlimited fine.
Additional licensing in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham runs additional HMO licensing, which extends licensing to smaller HMOs. The scheme runs 05/06/2022 to 04/06/2027, applies from 3+ occupants, fee from £755. Area: Borough-wide. If you let a shared house here below the mandatory threshold, check whether it falls inside the designation.
Selective licensing in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham runs selective licensing, which covers all privately rented homes in the designated area, regardless of size or occupancy. The scheme runs 05/06/2022 to 04/06/2027, fee from £755. Designated wards: Askew Road, Baron's Court Road, Bloemfontein Road, Blythe Road, Coningham Road, Crookham Road, Dalling Road, Dawes Road, Fulham Road, Goldhawk Road, Greyhound Road, King Street, Lime Grove, New King's Road, North End Road, Richmond Way, Scrubs Lane, Shepherd's Bush Road, Sinclair Road, Talgarth Road, Uxbridge Road, Wandsworth Bridge Road, Wood Lane. A single rented flat or house inside the area needs a licence.
What getting it wrong costs
Letting an unlicensed property that needed a licence carries civil penalties of up to £30,000 per property (up to £40,000 for some offences under the Renters’ Rights Act), rent repayment orders of up to 24 months of rent. Possession runs through Section 8 since May 2026, and being unlicensed badly weakens a claim while unlicensed. “I didn’t know” is not a defence.
How fresh is this page?
This page was last verified on 1 September 2026, and we keep it current as schemes and fees change. Rules and fees change (most councils revise fees each April), so always confirm with the council directly before applying.
Licensing in other councils
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Do I need an HMO licence in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Any HMO with 5+ occupants forming 2+ households needs a mandatory licence. Hammersmith and Fulham also runs additional licensing, so smaller HMOs (from 3+ occupants) may need one too.
Does Hammersmith and Fulham have selective licensing?
Yes. Selective licensing covers all privately rented homes in the designated area, currently running until 04/06/2027. Check whether your property's ward is inside the designation.
How much is an HMO licence in Hammersmith and Fulham?
The standard mandatory HMO licence fee in Hammersmith and Fulham is around £1656. Fees are often multi-part or per-bedroom and usually change each April, so confirm on the council page before applying.
How is this information kept up to date?
This data was last verified on 1 September 2026, and we keep it current as schemes and fees change. Landlords on SUCASA get alerted the moment rules change.
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