HMO Licensing in Havering
HMO licensing in Havering, London. Licence requirements, register data (288 licensed HMOs), and planning links for Havering London Borough Council.
Havering
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Overview
Havering is a local authority in London. HMO licensing here follows national mandatory rules for 5+ person properties.
The council maintains a public HMO register with 288 licensed properties. Use the links below to apply for a licence, check the register, or find planning information.
HMO Licensing Data & Statistics for Havering
Statistical summary surrounding HMOs of Havering
288
Registered HMOs
Total number from public register(s)
N/A
Latest HMO Register
Public HMO Register Update
£900
Mandatory Licence Cost
Unitary, Local, District or Metropolitan
5 years
Mandatory Licence Length
From date of issue
5
Median Units
Average number of units per HMO
5
Median Occupants
Average number of occupants per HMO
13
Max Number Units
Largest HMO in the borough
19%
Self Contained Ratio
Self contained units to non self contained
HMO Licensing
Licence schemes operated
Councils may operate Mandatory (required by law for 5+ people), Additional, and/or Selective HMO licensing.
| Scheme | Description | This council |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | 5+ people, 2+ households | Yes (required by law) |
| Additional | Extends to smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people) | No |
| Selective | Applies to all privately rented properties in an area | No |
Additional/Selective derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
HMO Licence Register
Live & up to date
Searchable list of licensed HMOs in Havering. Data from the council's public register.
288 licensed HMOs in the register
Licensed HMOs Map
Map of licensed HMO locations in Havering. The council boundary is coloured by total HMO count. Click markers to see property details.
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Contact & Location
Address
Havering
Town Hall Main Road Romford, Greater London, RM1 3BB
London
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Havering?
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ people forming 2+ households sharing facilities. Always confirm current requirements with the council.
- Does Havering have additional or selective licensing?
- Havering enforces mandatory HMO licensing. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced—confirm with the council for the latest information.
- How many licensed HMOs are there in Havering?
- The public HMO register shows 288 licensed HMOs in Havering. This figure is from published register data and may be updated periodically.