Additional HMOEffective: 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027
Newham Borough-Wide Additional HMO Licensing
Borough-wide additional HMO licensing excluding only Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park wards.
Read the original announcement → Newham HMO licensing guide
HMO licence in Newham — do I need one?
Newham has 2 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 Newham announcements and tracked by our weekly scanner. Always verify directly with the council before applying.
SelectiveEffective: 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2028
Newham Borough-Wide Selective Licensing
Borough-wide selective licensing excluding only Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park wards. Covers more than 20 wards across the borough.
Read the original announcement →National mandatory HMO rules (apply everywhere in England)
Regardless of any Newham-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 Newham 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 Newham before letting or applying for a licence.