Additional HMO licensing in Hammersmith & Fulham
Yes. Hammersmith & Fulham operates an additional HMO licensing scheme. Letting a covered property without a licence risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 and a rent repayment order of up to two years' rent.
Common questions
Do I need an additional HMO licence in Hammersmith & Fulham?
Yes. Hammersmith & Fulham operates an additional HMO licensing scheme. Letting a covered property without a licence risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 and a rent repayment order of up to two years' rent.
Which areas of Hammersmith & Fulham does the scheme cover?
Borough-wide. Confirm a specific address against the council's own designation map before applying.
When does Hammersmith & Fulham's scheme end?
The designation runs until 4 June 2027, unless the council revokes it earlier under section 84 of the Housing Act 2004.
What does the licence cost?
£755. Councils commonly discount for accredited landlords and early applications; confirm the current figure with Hammersmith & Fulham before budgeting.
One payment.
Hammersmith & Fulham, read 28 August 2026
What this means for a landlord
A licence must be in place before the property is let, not applied for afterwards. Operating unlicensed in a designated area is a criminal offence: a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence and a rent repayment order of up to two years' rent. Both maxima apply to conduct on or after 1 May 2026; before that date they were £30,000 and twelve months. Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026 and possession now runs through the amended section 8 grounds. Mandatory HMO licensing applies separately and everywhere, wherever a property is let to five or more people forming two or more households.
Information tool, not legal advice. Confirm the position with Hammersmith & Fulham before letting.