South East · Council licensing
Landlord licensing in Gravesham
✓ Hand-verified 4 Aug 2026Beyond mandatory HMO licensing, Gravesham does not currently operate a selective or additional licensing scheme. Here's the current position.
Required for any HMO let to 5 or more people forming 2+ households who share facilities.
Gravesham sets this fee under section 63(3) of the Housing Act 2004. Its current charge is not yet recorded here.
The council’s own licensing page carries the charge that applies today — confirm it there before you budget.
Not established is not the same as free.
Gravesham Borough Council operates mandatory HMO licensing only under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004 (5+ persons forming 2+ households sharing facilities). The council's own HMO Licensing Policy explicitly states: "Gravesham Borough Council do not currently run an Additional Licensing scheme, nor a Selective Licensing Scheme." There has been no consultation on or designation of any discretionary licensing scheme. HMO licences are granted for up to 5 years.
Gravesham does not operate an additional HMO licensing scheme. Smaller HMOs with 3-4 occupants are not subject to discretionary licensing. The council's HMO Licensing Policy explicitly confirms this position. Mandatory licensing only applies to higher-risk HMOs with 5 or more occupants under Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004.
Common questions
Does Gravesham have a selective licensing scheme?
No. Gravesham does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.
Does Gravesham have an additional HMO licensing scheme?
No. Gravesham does not currently operate an additional HMO licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.
Do I need an HMO licence in Gravesham?
A mandatory HMO licence is required anywhere in England and Wales, including Gravesham, where a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households who share basic amenities. Smaller shared houses may also need a licence where an additional licensing scheme applies.
- Free landlord compliance check — five questions, no account
- Tenancy agreement checker — findings cited to the Act and section
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Source: Gravesham licensing page →
Every landlord in Gravesham also needs
A valid Gas Safety certificate (annual), an EICR (every 5 years), a valid EPC, a protected deposit, smoke & CO alarms, the Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet, and a current How to Rent guide — plus the new Section 8 possession rules since Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026.
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