Havering landlord licensing
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Here's what Havering Council's records show for private landlords: selective licensing covering 7 wards: Beam Park; Harold Wood; Rainham and Wennington; Rush Green and Crowlands; Squirrels Heath; St Albans; St Edwards, starting 18 March 2026; additional HMO licensing covering Whole borough (Scheme 3), starting 18 March 2026. Mandatory HMO licensing also applies, as it does across England.
| Selective licensing | |
|---|---|
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | 7 wards: Beam Park; Harold Wood; Rainham and Wennington; Rush Green and Crowlands; Squirrels Heath; St Albans; St Edwards |
| Start | 18 March 2026 |
| End | 17 March 2031 |
| Additional HMO licensing | |
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | Whole borough (Scheme 3) |
| Start | 18 March 2026 |
| End | 17 March 2031 |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Check with the council |
| Fees as stated by the official source | council says no early-application discount; other details: check with the council |
| Official source | https://www.havering.gov.uk/information-landlords/private-rented-property-licensing |
| Last checked | 12 October 2026 |
What this means for landlords
If your property is in the selective licensing area, you need a licence for each rented home there, not just for HMOs. The scheme runs until 17 March 2031.
Smaller HMOs that fall below the mandatory threshold may still need a licence under the additional scheme. It runs until 17 March 2031.
Fees: council says no early-application discount; other details: check with the council
Havering licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Havering?
Here's what Havering Council's records show for private landlords: selective licensing covering 7 wards: Beam Park; Harold Wood; Rainham and Wennington; Rush Green and Crowlands; Squirrels Heath; St Albans; St Edwards, starting 18 March 2026; additional HMO licensing covering Whole borough (Scheme 3), starting 18 March 2026.
How much is a landlord licence in Havering?
As stated on the official source: council says no early-application discount; other details: check with the council.
When does the licensing scheme in Havering end?
Per the official source, selective licensing runs until 17 March 2031 and additional licensing runs until 17 March 2031.
When was this page last checked?
We last checked the official source on 12 October 2026. Schemes change, so confirm with the council before you apply.
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