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HMO licence applications in Redbridge.

Licensing rules in Redbridge: 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 Redbridge

Applies everywhere

Mandatory HMO licence

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

Council fee: By households: 2 households £1,865.34, 5 households £2,185.95, 10+ £2,728.51. Stage one £696.14.

Additional

Additional HMO licence

Borough-wide, 18 Sep 2023 to 17 Sep 2028. 3–4 people.

Council fee: Same table as mandatory

Selective

Selective licence

Ilford Town & Valentines (1 Nov 2023 to 31 Oct 2028) and 15 wards (8 Apr 2024 to 7 Apr 2029): Aldborough, Barkingside, Chadwell, Churchfields, Clementswood, Cranbrook, Fairlop, Goodmayes, Hainault, Loxford, Mayfield, Newbury, Seven Kings, South Woodford, Wanstead Village.

Council fee: £997.69

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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 Redbridge?

LicenceCouncil feeOur fee
Mandatory HMO licence£2,186 (5 households)£400
Additional HMO licenceSame table as mandatory£350
Selective licence£997.69£250

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

£35 off for accredited landlords.

What Redbridge Council asks for

HMO: floor plans showing exits and alarms, fire risk assessment, fire detection and emergency lighting certificates, proof of planning permission for HMO use, gas safety, EICR, PAT. Selective: gas, EICR, PAT, EPC A–E, floor plans. Accreditation course within 18 months.

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 Redbridge: step by step

  1. Enquiry
    Tell us about the property and who lives there.
  2. Fixed quote
    We confirm which Redbridge 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 Redbridge Council asks for.
  5. You sign
    You review the draft and sign the declarations.
  6. Submission & follow-up
    We submit it to Redbridge Council and handle routine questions.

Redbridge licensing questions

Do I need an HMO licence in Redbridge?

If 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, you need a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in Redbridge. Redbridge also licenses smaller HMOs under an additional scheme: borough-wide, 18 Sep 2023 to 17 Sep 2028. 3–4 people. Selective licensing also applies to single-household lets: ilford Town & Valentines (1 Nov 2023 to 31 Oct 2028) and 15 wards (8 Apr 2024 to 7 Apr 2029): Aldborough, Barkingside, Chadwell, Churchfields, Clementswood, Cranbrook, Fairlop, Goodmayes, Hainault, Loxford, Mayfield, Newbury, Seven Kings, South Woodford, Wanstead Village. Use our free licence checker to see what applies at your address.

How much does an HMO licence cost in Redbridge?

Redbridge Council's fee for a mandatory HMO licence: by households: 2 households £1,865.34, 5 households £2,185.95, 10+ £2,728.51. Stage one £696.14. Additional HMO licence: same table as mandatory. Selective licence: £997.69. Our fee for preparing the application is separate: £400 mandatory, £350 additional, £250 selective.

Are there discounts on Redbridge licence fees?

£35 off for accredited landlords. Discounts usually have to be claimed when you apply, so we include the evidence in your pack.

What documents does Redbridge Council ask for?

HMO: floor plans showing exits and alarms, fire risk assessment, fire detection and emergency lighting certificates, proof of planning permission for HMO use, gas safety, EICR, PAT. Selective: gas, EICR, PAT, EPC A–E, floor plans. Accreditation course within 18 months. 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 Redbridge?

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 Redbridge Council and deal with routine questions. Get a fixed-price quote to start.

How long does a Redbridge 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: HMO licensing · Selective

Nearby boroughs

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