HMO Licensing in Waltham Forest
Browse all 17,880 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Waltham Forest London Borough Council in London. Typical licence cost: £1,500.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Waltham Forest?
Waltham Forest London Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Waltham Forest currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
17,880 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,500.
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 Waltham Forest 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 25 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 17,880 |
| Latest licence issued | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £1,500 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Typical all-in cost: £2,099 (£599 + £1,500 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 Waltham Forest?
Search licensed properties in Waltham Forest 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 (6 of 14)
Property search
17,880 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (flat Above 325 Chingford Road) 353, Brettenham Road, London | WAL-192973 | — |
| 1 14-16, Church Hill, London | WAL-104874 | — |
| 1 Burghley Hall 809-813, High Road Leytonstone, London | WAL-112138 | — |
| 1, Adams Court 4, Luther King Close, London | WAL-158378 | — |
| 1, Adelaide Road, London | WAL-339525539104 | — |
| 1, Albany Court 248, Westward Road, London | WAL-194953 | — |
| 1, Alfred Villas Barrett Road, London | WAL-269781350772 | — |
| 1, Alma Point 50, Church Road, London | WAL-100613 | — |
| 1, Amenia Apartments 43, West Avenue, London | WAL-117242 | — |
| 1, Amsel House 409, High Road Leyton, London | WAL-103704 | — |
| 1, Apollo House 242-246, Wood Street, London | WAL-162302727106 | — |
| 1, Apollo Place, London | WAL-763358174224 | — |
| 1, Ardleigh Road, London | WAL-119667 | — |
| 1, Ashley Road, London | WAL-819934631254 | — |
| 1, Badgers Court 151, Forest Road, London | WAL-191269 | — |
| 1, Bakers Arms Apartments 502, Hoe Street, London | WAL-526895495276 | — |
| 1, Barbara Ward Court 4, Brockway Close, London | WAL-398278192719 | — |
| 1, Barfield Road, London | WAL-954971683168 | — |
| 1, Beech Court 54, Fairlop Road, London | WAL-406063483799 | — |
| 1, Beech Tree Glade, London | WAL-499639808773 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Waltham Forest
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Waltham Forest?
- 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 Waltham Forest have additional or selective licensing?
- Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest?
- 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 Waltham Forest?
- Applications are made directly to Waltham Forest, 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 Waltham Forest about HMO licensing?
Office address
Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Town Hall, London, Greater London, E17 4JF
London, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
Location map
Nearby councils
Other London authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.