Do I need a landlord licence in Hammersmith and Fulham?

Yes — some rentals in Hammersmith and Fulham need a licence beyond the national HMO rules. Whether yours does depends on the property’s address and who lives there.

Mandatory HMO licensing (national)

Yes, everywhere in England

This is national law, not a council choice: any property rented to 5 or more people who form 2 or more separate households is a licensable HMO anywhere in England. If that describes your property, you need a licence from the council whether or not it runs any local scheme.

Official council source →

Selective licensing in Hammersmith and Fulham

Yes — a scheme is in force

Selective licensing applies to privately rented houses and flats on 24 named streets (including Askew Road, Fulham Road, Goldhawk Road, King Street, North End Road, Uxbridge Road and Wood Lane), not borough-wide. The council renewed the scheme on 6 December 2021 for five years, running 5 June 2022 to 4 June 2027. If your property falls inside the designation, letting it without a selective licence is a criminal offence. Schemes change and new designations appear, so always confirm on the council’s own page before relying on this.

Official council source →

Additional HMO licensing in Hammersmith and Fulham

Yes — a scheme is in force

Additional HMO licensing covers the whole borough and applies to HMOs with 3 or 4 occupants from 2 or more households, including purpose-built flats and Section 257 converted blocks. The council states the scheme started on 5 June 2017 and 'was extended from 5 June 2022 until 4 June 2027'. If your property falls inside the designation, letting it without a additional licence is a criminal offence. Schemes change and new designations appear, so always confirm on the council’s own page before relying on this.

Official council source →

Is your exact property covered?

Designations in Hammersmith and Fulham can run street by street. Check where your property stands in 3 minutes — free, no account.

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Common questions

Do I need a landlord licence in Hammersmith and Fulham?
It depends on the property: larger HMOs (5 or more people from 2 or more households) always need a mandatory licence anywhere in England, and Hammersmith and Fulham’s own selective or additional schemes can extend licensing to other rentals — see the current position above.
What happens if I let an unlicensed property in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Letting a licensable property without a licence is a criminal offence: unlimited fines on conviction or civil penalties of up to £30,000, a rent repayment order of up to 12 months’ rent, and restrictions on regaining possession.
How do I check if my exact address is inside a licensing area?
Designations are often street-by-street. Check the map or address checker on Hammersmith and Fulham’s licensing pages (linked above), or take our free compliance score and we’ll flag licensing as something to verify for your property.
How much does a landlord licence cost?
Fees are set per council and per scheme, typically several hundred pounds per property for a five-year licence. Hammersmith and Fulham’s current fees are on the official page linked above.
Can LetClerk handle the licence application for me?
Yes — checking your address against current schemes and preparing the application is part of our done-for-you compliance service. Start with the free score or the £99 audit and we’ll take it from there.