HMO Licensing in Southwark
Browse all 3,320 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Southwark London Borough Council in London. Typical licence cost: £1,200.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Southwark?
Southwark London Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Southwark currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
3,320 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,200.
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 Southwark London Borough Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 22 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 3,320 |
| Latest licence issued | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £1,200 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £1,799 (£599 + £1,200 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
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 Southwark?
Search licensed properties in Southwark from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Jun 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (5 of 14)
Property search
3,320 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 56, Tabard Street, London | SWK-807135649500 | — |
| 1 First Floor Flat, Devonshire Terrace East Dulwich Road, London | SWK-687232928669 | — |
| 1 Ground Floor Flat, Devonshire Terrace East Dulwich Road, London | SWK-398227883485 | — |
| 1, Abbey Gardens Southwark Park Road, London | SWK-962556314073 | — |
| 1, Arrows House 129, Clifton Way, London | SWK-220038152824 | — |
| 1, Balchier Road, London | SWK-091656970313 | — |
| 1, Bass Mews, London | SWK-882670567451 | — |
| 1, Buxted Road, London | SWK-962179287254 | — |
| 1, Chapel Court 2b, Mundania Road, London | SWK-187523954307 | — |
| 1, Colyton Road, London | SWK-464671429496 | — |
| 1, Dulwich Rise Gardens, London | SWK-691605127495 | — |
| 1, Dunstans Grove, London | SWK-370646336479 | — |
| 1, Ferris Road, London | SWK-617881816029 | — |
| 1, Hatchers Mews, London | SWK-179915071196 | — |
| 1, Hilversum Crescent, London | SWK-661509050699 | — |
| 1, Howletts Road | SWK-565813040254 | — |
| 1, Jarvis Road, London | SWK-646181797385 | — |
| 1, Jennings Road, London | SWK-310283908371 | — |
| 1, Nemus Apartments 21-43, Bush Road, London | SWK-595785320417 | — |
| 1, Oyster Court 85, Crampton Street, London | SWK-948169640160 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Southwark
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Southwark?
- 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. 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 Southwark have additional or selective licensing?
- Southwark is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Southwark?
- 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 Southwark?
- Applications are made directly to Southwark, 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 Southwark about HMO licensing?
Office address
Southwark
160 Tooley St, London, Greater London
London, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other London authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.