Tower Hamlets 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.
Sourced from Tower Hamlets announcements and tracked by our weekly scanner. Always verify directly with the council before applying.
Borough-wide additional HMO licensing for smaller HMOs with 3+ occupants. Application fee £1,323 online (£1,550.50 postal) plus £68.50 per habitable room from April 2026 — a 75% fee increase.
Read the original announcement →Selective licensing covering Whitechapel, Weavers, Spitalfields and Banglatown wards. Scheme expires 30 September 2026 — no renewal has been announced. Around 6,357 properties currently licensed.
Read the original announcement →Regardless of any Tower Hamlets-specific scheme, you also need to comply with the national mandatory HMO licensing rules under the Housing Act 2004:
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Disclaimer: This page is an indicative guide based on publicly announced Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets before letting or applying for a licence.