Dear Service User, If you are applying for a selective licence please use the interactive map to check your rented property falls in a licensable area. HMO licences are required in all wards in the borough.
Selective Scheme 3
Selective Scheme 4
Our new Additional licensing scheme has been approved and is now accepting new small HMO applications of 3 to 4 persons, forming 2 or more unrelated households and sharing at least one facility i.e. wc. This is a Boroughwide scheme lasting for 5 years from 18th September 2023 to 17th September 2028. Additional licensing also includes s257 HMO and HMO in Purpose built blocks of flats. Planning consent is required for all types of HMO. (new fees apply see website for details) Documents Required on application: Detailed Floor plans with measurements and position of fire escapes/alarms etc; Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), Gas Safe Certificate if applicable; Fire Risk assessment, Fire detection and alarm system installation certificate. Selective licensing scheme 3 This new Selective scheme commences 1st November 2023 and covers two wards Valentines and Ilford Town. This scheme covers single households only. All previous Selective schemes have now ended. (New fees apply see website for details). Documents required on application: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) graded A to D (E & F grades are non compliant) Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), Gas Safe Certificate if applicable. Mandatory HMO licensing is for 5 or more occupants, forming 2 or more unrelated households, sharing facilities. This is a Boroughwide scheme and a renewal is mandatory after 5 years. Planning consent is required for all HMO. Documents Required on application: Detailed Floor plans with measurements and position of fire escapes/alarms etc; Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), Gas Safe Certificate if applicable; Fire Risk assessment, Fire detection and alarm system installation certificate. If you have any queries or problems regarding applying for a property licence please email: Prslicensing@redbridge.gov.uk Please also refer to our website for future updates under the Landlord Zone found here: www.redbridge.gov.uk/housing/private-rentals/ Important updates as of 1st April 2022. Please note all new HMO applications should have Planning Consent to be an HMO or have a certificate of lawfulness in place, otherwise applicants will receive a 1 year licence in the interim. Please see website for further details. www.redbridge.gov.uk/planning-and-building/protected-buildings-and-conservation-areas/article-4-direction-c4-hmos/ All other licence fees will increase as of 1st April 2023 Please refer to website for further details www.redbridge.gov.uk/housing/private-rentals/
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