Selective and additional HMO licensing schemes

Find out about the new selective licensing and additional HMO licensing schemes 2026.

Information on the new selective licensing and additional HMO licensing schemes.

Privately rented homes in 14 wards will need a licence from 1 September 2026, find out what this means for landlords.

Smaller houses in multiple occupation (HMO) across the borough will need a licence from 1 September 2026, find out what this means for landlords.

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