Selective licensing in Hammersmith & Fulham
Yes. Hammersmith & Fulham operates a selective 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 a selective licence in Hammersmith & Fulham?
Yes. Hammersmith & Fulham operates a selective 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?
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 (24 designated streets). 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.