Additional HMOEffective: 17 June 2024 (5 years)
Haringey Borough-Wide Additional HMO Licensing 2024-2029
Borough-wide additional licensing covering all HMOs, including Section 257 converted blocks.
Read the original announcement → Haringey HMO licensing guide
Haringey HMO licence — do you need one?
You need a mandatory HMO licence in Haringey if 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Haringey's 2 licensing schemes can also cover smaller lets (details below). London Borough of Haringey's standard fee is about £1,412 for a 5-bedroom, 5-person HMO. Apply to London Borough of Haringey using the official links below.
Which licence do you need in Haringey?
England runs three separate regimes. More than one can apply to the same property.
- Mandatory HMO licenceExplained on this page5 or more occupants from 2+ households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toiletApplies everywhere in England
- Additional HMO licensingSmaller HMOs the national rules miss — council-designatedIn force in Haringey
- Selective licensingANY privately rented home in a designated area — including single-family letsIn force in Haringey · See selective licensing in Haringey
Active and upcoming schemes
Sourced from Haringey announcements and tracked by our weekly scanner. Last checked 22 October 2026. Always verify directly with the council before applying.
SelectiveEffective: 17 November 2022 (5 years)
Haringey Selective Licensing — 14 wards
Selective licensing covering Bounds Green, Bruce Castle, Harringay, Hermitage & Gardens, Noel Park, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters, South Tottenham, St Ann's, Tottenham Central, Tottenham Hale, West Green, White Hart Lane and Woodside wards.
Read the original announcement →National mandatory HMO rules (apply everywhere in England)
Regardless of any Haringey-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.
- Letting an unlicensed HMO can mean a civil penalty of up to £40,000 (up from £30,000 for offences from 1 May 2026) or prosecution, plus a Rent Repayment Order of up to 2 years' rent for offences from 1 May 2026 (12 months before then).
Licence fee: £1,412 for a first mandatory HMO licence (5-bedroom, 5-person HMO, standard fee) — council source, checked 14 October 2026. Compare HMO licence fees across 71 councils
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HMO licensing in Haringey — FAQ
- Do I need an HMO licence in Haringey?
- Possibly. On top of the national mandatory HMO licence, Haringey runs 2 additional or selective schemes that can require a licence for smaller HMOs or even single-household rentals. Check the scheme details above against your property's address.
- Which property licensing schemes are active in Haringey?
- Haringey has 2 schemes in force on our register: Haringey Borough-Wide Additional HMO Licensing 2024-2029 (from 17 June 2024 (5 years)); Haringey Selective Licensing — 14 wards (from 17 November 2022 (5 years)). Each can require a licence beyond the national mandatory HMO rules. Check the scheme details and council links above against your property's address.
- How many tenants make a property an HMO in Haringey?
- The national test is the same across England: 5 or more occupants from 2 or more separate households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet need a mandatory licence. Haringey's own scheme(s) can set a lower threshold — see the schemes listed above.
- What's the penalty for an unlicensed HMO in Haringey?
- Letting an unlicensed HMO in Haringey can mean a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence or prosecution (which can mean an unlimited fine and a criminal record) — a civil penalty is an alternative to prosecution, not an addition to it. The maximum penalty rose from £30,000 for offences from 1 May 2026, under the Financial Penalties (Housing Offences and Breach of Banning Orders) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/319), made under section 249A of the Housing Act 2004. Tenants (or the council) can also apply for a Rent Repayment Order of up to 2 years' rent for offences from 1 May 2026 (12 months before then).
- How much is an HMO licence in Haringey?
- London Borough of Haringey charges £1,412 for a first mandatory HMO licence on a 5-bedroom, 5-person HMO (standard fee, no discounts, 5-year licence), checked on the council's own fee schedule on 14 October 2026. Fees change, usually each April, so confirm with the council before you apply. See how this compares with other councils in our HMO licence fees index.
- Where do I apply for an HMO licence in Haringey?
- HMO licence applications in Haringey are handled by London Borough of Haringey. Use the official scheme links above for the current rules and the application route.
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Disclaimer: This page is an indicative guide based on publicly announced Haringey 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 Haringey before letting or applying for a licence.