Additional HMO licensing
In force| Area covered | Whole council area |
|---|---|
| Runs | 5 Jun 2022 to 4 Jun 2027 |
| Fee | £755 per property (2026/27) |
| Discounts | £80 accredited OR £50 rental charter (one only) |
Note from our check: start date from LPL
Checked 28 Sept 2026.
Selective licensing
In force| Area covered | Listed streets only |
|---|---|
| Runs | 5 Jun 2022 to 4 Jun 2027 |
| Fee | £755 per property (2026/27) |
| Discounts | £80 accredited OR £50 rental charter |
Streets listed (24)
Askew Road · Baron's Court Road · Bloemfontein Road · Blythe Road · Coningham Road · Crookham Road · Dalling Road · Dawes Road · Fulham Road · Goldhawk Road · Greyhound Road · King Street · Lime Grove · New King's Road · North End Road · Richmond Way · Scrubs Lane · Shepherd's Bush Road · Sinclair Road · Talgarth Road · Uxbridge Road · Wandsworth Bridge Road · Wood Lane · Woodstock Grove
Ward or street lists can split a road. Use the council's own address checker or designation map before relying on this list.
Note from our check: 24 designated streets (list from LPL) — street-level, not ward-level
Checked 28 Sept 2026.
Upcoming: consultations and key dates in Hammersmith and Fulham
| Date | What | Scheme | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2027 estimated (start + 5 years) in 249 days | scheme end | Additional HMO licensing | council |
| 4 Jun 2027 estimated (start + 5 years) in 249 days | scheme end | Selective licensing | council |
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Mandatory HMO licensing in Hammersmith and Fulham
Whatever the local schemes, a licence is required for any house in multiple occupation let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. This rule is national and has applied since 1 October 2018. Letting without a required licence is a criminal offence under section 72 of the Housing Act 2004. Read do I need an HMO licence? and how to apply.
Hammersmith and Fulham HMO licence register
We did not find an online public register for Hammersmith and Fulham. Every council must keep one (Housing Act 2004, s.232) and make it available for inspection; ask the council's private sector housing team.
Hammersmith and Fulham Article 4 and HMO planning rules
Hammersmith and Fulham does not publish Article 4 data to the national planning data platform, so we cannot tell you from official data whether an HMO Article 4 direction applies. Absence of data is not absence of a direction: check the council's planning pages.
Licensing and planning are separate. A licence does not give planning permission, and planning permission does not replace a licence. See Article 4 and HMOs.
Tribunal record: rent repayment orders and civil penalties in Hammersmith and Fulham
Figures below count First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decisions published on GOV.UK for properties located in Hammersmith and Fulham. They show how tenants and the council use enforcement here. Most civil penalties are paid without appeal, so they never reach the tribunal.
| Rent repayment order decisions | 46 (21 in the last 3 years) |
|---|---|
| Orders made | 33 (80.5% of decisions with a known outcome) |
| Median award | £9,600 (last 3 years: £7,749) |
| Total awarded | £405,616 |
| Civil penalty appeals | 2 |
| Penalty upheld (in full or reduced) | 100% · confirmed in full 100% |
| Median penalty: council's notice / after tribunal | £3,000 / £3,000 |
| Other Housing Act appeals (licence terms, notices, orders) | 5 |
Recent rent repayment order decisions in Hammersmith and Fulham
| Decided | Area | Property | Offence alleged | Outcome | Amount | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2026 | W14 | HMO | unlicensed HMO; unlicensed (selective licensing); unlawful eviction / harassment; failure to comply with improvement notice; breach of banning order; violence for securing entry | Order made | £3,600 | GOV.UK |
| 8 Jun 2026 | SW6 | Flat | unlicensed HMO | Order made | £3,075 | GOV.UK |
| 29 Apr 2026 | W12 | HMO | unlicensed HMO | See decision | — | GOV.UK |
| 31 Dec 2025 | W14 | HMO | not extracted | Order made | £400 | GOV.UK |
| 24 Nov 2025 | W12 | HMO | not extracted | Order made | £10,020 | GOV.UK |
Recent civil penalty appeals in Hammersmith and Fulham
Amounts and outcomes are extracted automatically from the decision text and can be wrong; open the decision on GOV.UK for the full reasons. Party names are not shown. Information, not legal advice.
If you have let without a licence you needed, read unlicensed property: what to do, rent repayment orders and civil penalties.
Landlord database deadline for Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is in the London region of the new Private Rented Sector Database. Registration opens 15 Jul 2027 and the deadline to register is 14 Oct 2027. The published fee is £65 per property per year. Database registration is separate from council licensing: you may need both. See register your rental property.
Get help with a Hammersmith and Fulham licence application
We can prepare a licence application for you for a fixed fee; the council's own fee is separate. See pricing for what is included and how we make money. You can also run a full address check on the postcode checker.
Hammersmith and Fulham licensing: common questions
Is there selective licensing in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Yes. in force until 4 Jun 2027 (part of the area). Check the council's map or address checker to confirm your street.
How much is an HMO licence in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Additional HMO licensing: £755 (per property (2026/27)); Selective licensing: £755 (per property (2026/27)). Fees for mandatory HMO licences are set by the council and published on its fees page.
Does Hammersmith and Fulham have an Article 4 direction for HMOs?
Hammersmith and Fulham does not publish Article 4 data to the national planning data platform, so we cannot tell you from official data whether an HMO Article 4 direction applies. Absence of data is not absence of a direction: check the council's planning pages.
How often do landlords in Hammersmith and Fulham face rent repayment orders or fines?
The First-tier Tribunal has published 46 rent repayment order decisions for properties in Hammersmith and Fulham (33 with an order made), median award £9,600, and 2 civil penalty appeals. Most penalties are never appealed, so the true number of fines is higher.
Related: selective licensing in England · additional HMO licensing · HMO licence cost · HMO rules · HMO hub
Sources
- London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham: licensing page
- GOV.UK: House in multiple occupation licence
- Housing Act 2004, Part 2 (HMO licensing)
- Housing Act 2004, Part 3 (selective licensing)
- planning.data.gov.uk: Article 4 direction areas (MHCLG)
- GOV.UK: Residential property tribunal decisions
- GOV.UK: Civil penalties under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and other housing legislation
- GOV.UK Housing Hub: Get ready to register
Last checked 28 Sep 2026. Information, not legal advice. Licensing schemes change often; always confirm with the council before you act.