HMO licensing in Wandsworth

Which licences a rented house needs in Wandsworth, and where. England. Checked 7 September 2026.

Wandsworth runs additional licensing and selective licensing on top of mandatory licensing.

Mandatory HMO licence: 5 or more people forming 2 or more households sharing facilities.

Additional licensing

Extends HMO licensing to smaller HMOs (typically 3 or 4 people) in a designated area.

StatusIn forceWherewhole borough

Council FAQ confirms additional HMO licensing in force borough-wide (fee 1,450 per property); no designation or end date on page (news pages cite start 2025-07-01, not verified)

Selective licensing

Every privately rented home in a designated area needs a licence, HMO or not.

StatusIn forceWherenamed wards: Furzedown, South Balham, Tooting Bec, Tooting Broadway

Selective licensing in force in four wards; Northcote proposed but not yet designated (expected spring 2026); no designation or end date on page

Council HMO page · HMO Article 4 in Wandsworth

Check an exact postcode for Article 4

Is a postcode inside an HMO Article 4 area?

See this on every listing.Kerbio puts the Article 4 answer, licensing, the council's HMO register and sold prices on the Rightmove, Zoopla or OnTheMarket page itself. Free for 7 days, then £39 a month.

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Sources: Wandsworth council, gov.uk HMO licensing. Schemes change; confirm with the council before you offer.