Additional HMOEffective: 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2027
Ealing Borough-Wide Additional HMO Licensing
Borough-wide additional licensing covering all HMOs with 3+ people from 2+ households not under mandatory licensing.
Read the original announcement → Ealing HMO licensing guide
HMO licence in Ealing — do I need one?
Ealing has 3 licensing schemes on our register, on top of the national mandatory HMO rules. This page summarises the active and upcoming schemes, links to the council source, and explains what you need to do as a landlord.
Active and upcoming schemes
Sourced from Ealing announcements and tracked by our weekly scanner. Always verify directly with the council before applying.
SelectiveEffective: 1 April 2022 (5 years)
Ealing Selective Licensing Scheme 1 — Southall & East Acton
Selective licensing covering East Acton, Southall Broadway and Southall Green (pre-May 2022 boundaries).
Read the original announcement →SelectiveEffective: 3 January 2023 (5 years)
Ealing Selective Licensing Scheme 2 — 12 wards
Selective licensing covering Acton Central, Dormers Wells, Greenford Broadway, Greenford Green, Hanger Hill, Hobbayne, Lady Margaret, North Greenford, Northolt Mandeville, Northolt West End, Perivale and South Acton (pre-May 2022 boundaries).
Read the original announcement →National mandatory HMO rules (apply everywhere in England)
Regardless of any Ealing-specific scheme, you also need to comply with the national mandatory HMO licensing rules under the Housing Act 2004:
- 5 or more occupants from 2 or more separate households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet → mandatory HMO licence required.
- A household = single person, couple, or family unit. Unrelated sharers each count as a separate household.
- Unlicensed HMOs face civil penalties up to £30,000, Rent Repayment Orders (up to 12 months' rent).
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Disclaimer: This page is an indicative guide based on publicly announced Ealing schemes and the Housing Act 2004 standard test. It is not legal advice. Council schemes change frequently — always confirm the current position with London Borough of Ealing before letting or applying for a licence.