HMO licensing in Haringey: fees, additional & selective licensing
Written by Sam Allcock · Last updated 23 August 2026 · Facts checked against Haringey Council's own published pages on the date above
An HMO licence in Haringey costs £1,411.68 in total - £641.48 as a first payment and £770.20 as a second - plus £50 per unit above 5 (Haringey Council, checked 23 August 2026).
Haringey runs additional licensing borough-wide across all 21 wards (17 June 2024 to 16 June 2029), and selective licensing across 14 named wards including Tottenham and Seven Sisters (17 November 2022 to 16 November 2027) at £680 per property.
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Get it done for you →This page sets out Haringey's own published fees and schemes - for the wider system, see our HMO & landlord licensing hub, and for who needs a licence nationally, see do I need an HMO licence?
This is general information sourced from Haringey Council's own website, not legal advice - always confirm current fees and ward boundaries with the council directly before you apply.
What's different about HMO licensing in Haringey?
Haringey's additional licensing scheme covers all 21 wards, so - as with mandatory licensing - it doesn't matter where in the borough your smaller HMO sits (Haringey Council, checked 23 August 2026). Its selective licensing scheme is narrower, targeting 14 named wards concentrated around Tottenham and the north-east of the borough.
Haringey also builds two separate discounts into its HMO fee - £50 for accreditation and a further £50 for a good EPC rating - and treats applications missing any of gas certificate, electrical safety certificate, floor plan or EPC as incomplete, with no refund if refused.
What does an HMO licence cost in Haringey?
Haringey's HMO fee is paid in two parts, with discounts available for accreditation and energy efficiency (Haringey Council, checked 23 August 2026).
£50 discount for accredited landlords/managing agents; a further £50 discount for an EPC rating of A, B or C. Read Haringey Council's HMO licensing page →
✓ Checked against Haringey Council, 23 August 2026
Does Haringey run additional or selective licensing?
| Scheme | Status in Haringey |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Borough-wide, applies to every large HMO (5+ occupants, 2+ households) |
| Additional licensing | All 21 wards, 17 June 2024 to 16 June 2029 |
| Selective licensing | Bounds Green, Bruce Castle, Harringay, Hermitage & Gardens, Noel Park, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters, South Tottenham, St Ann's, Tottenham Central, Tottenham Hale, West Green, White Hart Lane and Woodside wards, 17 November 2022 to 16 November 2027 |
With additional licensing covering the whole borough, smaller HMOs across Haringey need a licence regardless of ward - it's selective licensing that depends on your exact street.
How do you apply for an HMO licence in Haringey?
You apply online through Haringey's dedicated property licensing portal (Haringey Council, checked 23 August 2026).
- Gather your documents first - gas certificate, electrical safety certificate, floor plan and EPC. Missing any of these makes your application incomplete.
- Register or log in at propertylicensing.haringey.gov.uk.
- Complete the application and pay the first payment.
- Claim any discounts you're eligible for - accreditation and a good EPC rating.
- Pay the second payment and receive your licence, valid for up to 5 years.
How long does a Haringey HMO licence take?
Haringey Council's pages reviewed for this guide didn't set out a fixed processing timescale (checked 23 August 2026), though licences run for up to 5 years - applications will be refused without refund if incomplete, so confirm your documentation is right before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an HMO licence cost in Haringey?
£1,411.68 total (£641.48 + £770.20), plus £50 per unit above 5, with £50 discounts available for accreditation and a good EPC rating.
Does additional licensing cover my whole ward in Haringey?
Yes - Haringey's additional licensing scheme covers all 21 wards, running 17 June 2024 to 16 June 2029.
Which wards need a selective licence in Haringey?
14 named wards concentrated around Tottenham and Seven Sisters, including Bounds Green, Harringay, Noel Park and White Hart Lane, running to 16 November 2027.
Where do I apply for a Haringey HMO licence?
Online at propertylicensing.haringey.gov.uk - make sure you have your gas certificate, electrical safety certificate, floor plan and EPC ready first.
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