East of England · Council licensing
Landlord licensing in Hertsmere
✓ Hand-verified 18 Aug 2026Beyond mandatory HMO licensing, Hertsmere 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.
One payment, and the licence lasts 5 years.
Hertsmere, read 19 August 2026
Evidenced negative by enumeration (first-party research 18 Aug 2026): the council multiple occupancy homes page presents mandatory HMO licensing only, with a published public register of licensed HMOs and no reference to any Part 3 designation. No selective scheme appears on the council domain and no consultation was found 2020-2026.
Evidenced negative by enumeration (first-party research 18 Aug 2026): no s.56 additional designation exists on the council domain. Fee from the council Register of Fees and Charges 2025/26, Appendix E: "HMO Mandatory Licence Application (Valid for 5 years) GBP 1,250 up to 5 people, plus GBP 100 per additional person; Variation of HMO Licence GBP 350; Renew HMO Licence GBP 1,250 plus GBP 100 per additional person."
Common questions
Does Hertsmere have a selective licensing scheme?
No. Hertsmere 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 Hertsmere have an additional HMO licensing scheme?
No. Hertsmere 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 Hertsmere?
A mandatory HMO licence is required anywhere in England and Wales, including Hertsmere, 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: Hertsmere licensing page →
Every landlord in Hertsmere 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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