London Borough of Wandsworth

Wandsworth HMO licensing: what applies and what to submit

Wandsworth is covered by additional and selective licensing, in force since 1 July 2025. We supply the certificates Wandsworth’s licensing team typically asks to see — gas, electrical, fire safety and energy — from one visit, with reports usually issued within 24 hours.

Serving landlords, agents and property managers across Tooting, Balham, Putney, Battersea and the rest of Wandsworth.

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Which licence applies

Licensing schemes in Wandsworth

Licence	Applies to	Notes
Mandatory HMO licence	5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing facilities	National rule; applies in Wandsworth and does not expire.
Additional HMO licence	HMOs not covered by mandatory licensing	In force from 1 July 2025. The council lists a fee of £1,450.
Selective licence	Privately rented homes	In force from 1 July 2025. The council lists a fee of £850.

Scheme details for Wandsworth should be confirmed with the council before you apply — they change, and several fees are non-refundable once submitted.

The application

Documents Wandsworth typically asks to see

Most London councils ask for the same core documents. Wandsworth may ask for more or fewer depending on the licence type, so check its current application form. We cover every item below from one appointment, so tenants are disturbed once.

Document	What it must show
Floor plan	Every floor level, room uses and room sizes in square metres
EICR	Electrical Installation Condition Report covering every circuit and consumer unit
Gas Safety (CP12)	Current certificate where the property has a gas supply
Fire alarm test certificate	Current test certificate for the installed detection system
Emergency lighting certificate	Where emergency lighting is fitted
Fire Risk Assessment	Written assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
EPC	Whole-building energy performance certificate

Pricing

Certificate packs for Wandsworth HMOs

Pack	Includes	From (up to 4 lettable rooms)
Licence Essentials	Gas Safety (CP12), EICR, EPC	£395
Full Licence Pack	Essentials plus Fire Risk Assessment, Legionella and PAT testing	£795
Complete Pack	Everything above plus an asbestos management survey of common parts	£995

Prices are confirmed in writing before any visit is booked. Larger Wandsworth properties are quoted on room count. Managing 3 or more properties? Ask about portfolio pricing.

Areas we cover

Where we work in Wandsworth

We attend properties across Tooting, Balham, Putney, Battersea, Earlsfield, Wandsworth Town and the surrounding streets. Typical postcodes include SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18.

Questions

Wandsworth HMO licensing FAQs

Do I need an HMO licence in Wandsworth?

If 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, yes — a mandatory licence applies in every English borough. Smaller HMOs of 3 or 4 people may also need an additional licence in Wandsworth.

Which certificates should I get first?

The gas safety certificate and EICR are the most commonly requested and the most likely to hold up an application if missing or out of date. We can supply all seven documents from one visit.

How long does it take?

We confirm a fixed quote and the earliest visit the same day, and reports are usually emailed within 24 hours of the visit, formatted to attach to Wandsworth’s application.

Do you submit the application for me?

No. We supply the documents; the licence application is made by the licence holder or their agent.

What happens if I do not licence?

Unlicensed HMOs can face civil penalties of up to £40,000 and Rent Repayment Orders of up to 24 months’ rent for offences committed from 1 May 2026, plus possible prosecution.

Reviewed 2 October 2026 against public council information. Licensing schemes and fees change — confirm current requirements with Wandsworth Council (wandsworth.gov.uk) before applying.