Thurrock landlord licensing
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If you let property in Thurrock, the licensing picture is: selective licensing covering 16 wards: Aveley & Uplands; Belhus; Chadwell St Mary; Chafford & North Stifford; Corringham & Fobbing; East Tilbury; Grays Riverside; Grays Thurrock; Little Thurrock Rectory; Ockendon; South Chafford; Stanford East & Corringham Town; Stanford-le-Hope West; Tilbury Riverside & Thurrock Park; Tilbury St Chads; West Thurrock & South Stifford, starting 5 January 2026; additional HMO licensing covering Borough-wide. Mandatory HMO licensing also applies, as it does across England.
| Selective licensing | |
|---|---|
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | 16 wards: Aveley & Uplands; Belhus; Chadwell St Mary; Chafford & North Stifford; Corringham & Fobbing; East Tilbury; Grays Riverside; Grays Thurrock; Little Thurrock Rectory; Ockendon; South Chafford; Stanford East & Corringham Town; Stanford-le-Hope West; Tilbury Riverside & Thurrock Park; Tilbury St Chads; West Thurrock & South Stifford |
| Start | 5 January 2026 |
| End | 4 January 2031 |
| Additional HMO licensing | |
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | Borough-wide |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | 6 September 2030 |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Check with the council |
| Fees as stated by the official source | Check with the council |
| Official source | https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/public-notices/notice-of-designation-of-an-area-for-selective-licensing-in-accordance-with-section |
| 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 4 January 2031.
Smaller HMOs that fall below the mandatory threshold may still need a licence under the additional scheme. It runs until 6 September 2030.
Fees: check with the council.
Thurrock licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Thurrock?
If you let property in Thurrock, the licensing picture is: selective licensing covering 16 wards: Aveley & Uplands; Belhus; Chadwell St Mary; Chafford & North Stifford; Corringham & Fobbing; East Tilbury; Grays Riverside; Grays Thurrock; Little Thurrock Rectory; Ockendon; South Chafford; Stanford East & Corringham Town; Stanford-le-Hope West; Tilbury Riverside & Thurrock Park; Tilbury St Chads; West Thurrock & South Stifford, starting 5 January 2026; additional HMO licensing covering Borough-wide.
How much is a landlord licence in Thurrock?
We couldn't confirm the fees from an official source, so check with the council.
When does the licensing scheme in Thurrock end?
Per the official source, selective licensing runs until 4 January 2031 and additional licensing runs until 6 September 2030.
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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