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HMO licence applications in Lewisham.

Licensing rules in Lewisham: which schemes the council runs, what it charges and the documents it asks for. We prepare and submit the application for you.

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Licensing schemes in Lewisham

Applies everywhere

Mandatory HMO licence

5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.

Council fee: £500 per lettable unit (£400 if accredited). We confirm the current fee before quoting.

Additional

Additional HMO licence

Borough-wide since 5 Apr 2022, so reaches five years in Apr 2027. 3–4 people, 2+ households.

Council fee: £500 per unit

No selective

Selective licence

No selective scheme listed by the council.

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What counts as one household?

One household is a person living alone, or a couple (married, civil partners or living together as a couple), together with any relatives living with them: parents, grandparents, children and step-children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, nephews and nieces, and cousins. Foster children and live-in carers or au pairs count as part of the household too.

Examples: a mum, dad, two children and a grandparent are 1 household. Two brothers sharing with a friend are 2 households. Four unrelated sharers are 4 households.

Not sure? Count the bedrooms let to different people or families. In a shared house each separately let bedroom is usually its own household, and a couple sharing a room is one household. If you leave households blank, we'll estimate one household per bedroom.

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How much is an HMO licence in Lewisham?

LicenceCouncil feeOur fee
Mandatory HMO licence£2,500 (£500/unit)£400
Additional HMO licence£500 per unit£350

The council's fee for a typical 5-room HMO, as a guide. You pay council fees directly to the council; our fee is separate. Renewals and variations: £150.

Discounts

£100 per unit off for accredited landlords (best-practice course needed).

What Lewisham Council asks for

Most London councils ask for a gas safety certificate, EICR, fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates, fire risk assessment, EPC, floor plans, tenancy agreements and the licence holder's details.

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Our prices

Mandatory HMO licence application: £400

Additional HMO licence application: £350

Selective licence application: £250

Licence renewal or variation: £150

Council fees are separate and paid directly to the council.

Applying in Lewisham: step by step

  1. Enquiry
    Tell us about the property and who lives there.
  2. Fixed quote
    We confirm which Lewisham licence you need and send a price.
  3. Upload documents
    Your private portal shows exactly what we need.
  4. We prepare the pack
    Forms, plans and supporting papers, checked against what Lewisham Council asks for.
  5. You sign
    You review the draft and sign the declarations.
  6. Submission & follow-up
    We submit it to Lewisham Council and handle routine questions.

Lewisham licensing questions

Do I need an HMO licence in Lewisham?

If 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, you need a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in Lewisham. Lewisham also licenses smaller HMOs under an additional scheme: borough-wide since 5 Apr 2022, so reaches five years in Apr 2027. 3–4 people, 2+ households. There is no selective licensing scheme. Use our free licence checker to see what applies at your address.

How much does an HMO licence cost in Lewisham?

Lewisham Council's fee for a mandatory HMO licence: £500 per lettable unit (£400 if accredited). We confirm the current fee before quoting. Additional HMO licence: £500 per unit. Our fee for preparing the application is separate: £400 mandatory, £350 additional, £250 selective.

Are there discounts on Lewisham licence fees?

£100 per unit off for accredited landlords (best-practice course needed). Discounts usually have to be claimed when you apply, so we include the evidence in your pack.

What documents does Lewisham Council ask for?

Most London councils ask for a gas safety certificate, EICR, fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates, fire risk assessment, EPC, floor plans, tenancy agreements and the licence holder's details. We check everything before it goes in, and your private portal shows exactly what's still needed.

How do I apply for a licence in Lewisham?

We handle it for you. We confirm which licence you need, prepare the forms, plans and supporting documents, and you review the pack and sign the declarations. Then we submit it to Lewisham Council and deal with routine questions. Get a fixed-price quote to start.

How long does a Lewisham licence last?

Usually up to 5 years. Councils can give a shorter licence, often 1 year, where they have concerns or the property doesn't have planning consent for HMO use.

Information checked on 7 November 2026. Councils change fees every April and review their schemes, so we confirm the current position for your address before quoting.

Sources: Fees

Nearby boroughs

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