What are the HMO licence requirements in Lambeth?

Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Lambeth also operates additional licensing, which can bring smaller shared houses into licensing in part or all of the district. Selective licensing may apply to other rented homes in designated areas, not only traditional HMOs. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.

Does Lambeth have additional or selective licensing?

Yes. The licence schemes table above shows what Lambeth currently operates based on published register and council data. Additional schemes often cover 3–4 person HMOs in chosen wards or borough-wide. Selective schemes can require licences for ordinary buy-to-lets in mapped areas. Boundaries and start dates change — always verify the active scheme on the council's HMO licensing pages before marketing a property.

How do I apply for an HMO licence in Lambeth?

Applications are made directly to Lambeth, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.

London Borough Council

HMO Licensing in Lambeth

3,607 licensed HMOs

£1,000 typical fee

MandatoryAdditionalSelective

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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Lambeth?

Lambeth London Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Lambeth operates mandatory, additional, and selective licensing schemes. Additional licensing can capture smaller shared houses; selective licensing may cover other rented homes in mapped areas.

3,607 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,000.

Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 4.0 people across licensed properties in Lambeth.

Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.

Source: Housing Act 2004 and Lambeth London Borough Council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 3 Dec 2025

Licensed HMO Statistics

Metric	Value	Context
Registered HMOs	3,607	Imported register
Latest licence issued	Dec 2025	Most recent issue date in register
Mandatory licence cost	£1,000	Council fee
Mandatory licence length	5 years	From issue
Median units	3.0	Typical units
Median occupants	4.0	Typical occupancy
Largest recorded HMO	33	Max units

Typical all-in cost: £1,599 (£599 + £1,000 council).

Licence schemes

Scheme	Description	This council
Mandatory	5+ people, 2+ households	Required by law
Additional	Smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)	Yes
Selective	All private rentals in an area	Yes

Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.

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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Lambeth?

Search licensed properties in Lambeth from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Dec 2025. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register

Fields published by the council (9 of 14)

AddressPostcodeLicence typeLicence noMax unitsMax occupantsIssue dateExpiry dateLicencee name

Property search

3,607 licensed HMOs in the register

Address	Postcode	Licence No	Expiry	Units
1 Flat 48, Trent Road, London	SW2 5BL	LLBC-525028703748	19 Mar 2029	3
1, Albans Close 14, Leigham Court Road, London	SW16 2PJ	LLBC-799687700978	17 Oct 2029	3
1, Allington Court St Rule Street, London	SW8 3LH	LLBC-842767011483	14 May 2029	2
1, Angles Road, London	SW16 2UU	LLBC-565415905923	23 May 2029	4
1, Aristotle Road, London	SW4 7UY	LLBC-629761870333	26 Dec 2028	3
1, Babington Road, London	SW16 6AP	LLBC-397542113390	20 Mar 2029	2
1, Barrington Road, London	SW9 7EB	LLBC-535365859518	16 Feb 2026	5
1, Baytree Road, London	SW2 5RR	LLBC-006636597082	12 Jun 2029	4
1, Billington House Deeley Road, London	SW8 4XF	LLBC-284984800352	9 Oct 2028	3
1, Branksome House Meadow Road, London	SW8 1HA	LLBC-711863730652	11 Apr 2029	3
1, Broomgrove Road, London	SW9 9TL	LLBC-474273801484	9 Apr 2029	3
1, Brough Close, London	SW8 2TN	LLBC-857471348153	17 Apr 2029	4
1, Cavendish Gardens Trouville Road, London	SW4 8QW	LLBC-262582269448	6 Nov 2028	3
1, Charmouth House Dorset Road, London	SW8 1EU	LLBC-224665189800	7 Dec 2028	4
1, Clarendon Court 66, Kings Avenue, London	SW4 8BF	LLBC-100315425143	17 Jun 2029	2
1, Coligny Court Calais Street, London	SE5 9LR	LLBC-489624784209	20 Feb 2029	4
1, County House 144, Brixton Road, London	SW9 6AX	LLBC-325905125465	10 Apr 2029	3
1, Cromwell Road, London	SW9 7BJ	LBL-509990305660	26 Sep 2029	7
1, Curzon House 53-55, Venn Street, London	SW4 0BD	LLBC-219357814240	30 Jan 2029	3
1, De Montfort Road, London	SW16 1NF	LLBC-064809332103	15 Dec 2029	1

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Lambeth

What are the HMO licence requirements in Lambeth?: Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Lambeth also operates additional licensing, which can bring smaller shared houses into licensing in part or all of the district. Selective licensing may apply to other rented homes in designated areas, not only traditional HMOs. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
Does Lambeth have additional or selective licensing?: Yes. The licence schemes table above shows what Lambeth currently operates based on published register and council data. Additional schemes often cover 3–4 person HMOs in chosen wards or borough-wide. Selective schemes can require licences for ordinary buy-to-lets in mapped areas. Boundaries and start dates change — always verify the active scheme on the council's HMO licensing pages before marketing a property.
Where can I search licensed HMOs in Lambeth?: Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
How do I apply for an HMO licence in Lambeth?: Applications are made directly to Lambeth, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.

How do I contact Lambeth about HMO licensing?

Office address

Lambeth

Lambeth Council P.O. Box 734 Winchester, Greater London, SO23 5DG

London, England

Licensing enquiries

counciltax@lambeth.gov.uk

020 7926 1000

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