Landlord Licensing Guide

London Borough of Croydon has a live landlord licensing scheme

London Borough · London · Last researched 2026-08-28

Selective licensing in London Borough of Croydon

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Selective Licensing Scheme 2026; runs 2026-09-25 to 2031-09-24; coverage: partial; fee: £800 (Selective licence (5-year), total), £480 (Part A on application), £320 (Part B on grant), £544 (One-year selective licence)

Designated areas: Addiscombe East, Addiscombe West, Bensham Manor, Broad Green, Fairfield, Norbury and Pollards Hill, Norbury Park, Selhurst, South Croydon, South Norwood, Thornton Heath, Waddon (+2 more). Partial-coverage schemes only apply on specific streets — check the council's own boundary map for your exact address.

High confidence — verified on the council's own site. Sources: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/housing/landlords/selective-and-additional-hmo-licensing-schemes-2026/selective-licensing-scheme-2026 · https://www.croydon.gov.uk/housing/landlords/selective-and-additional-hmo-licensing-schemes-2026 · https://www.kammadata.com/news/2026/07/croydon-selective-licensing-guide-2026/

Additional licensing in London Borough of Croydon

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Additional (HMO) Licensing Scheme 2026; runs 2026-09-25 to 2031-09-24; coverage: borough-wide; fee: £1250 (Additional HMO licence per property)

High confidence — verified on the council's own site. Sources: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/housing/landlords/selective-and-additional-hmo-licensing-schemes-2026

National obligations that apply everywhere in England

These apply regardless of London Borough of Croydon's own licensing rules — every England landlord is on the hook for these:

Annual Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) — Any property with gas — unlimited fine and/or imprisonment on conviction if missing.
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) — Every rental property — a live legal requirement in England since 2020.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) — Every rental property — currently rated E or above to be let legally.
Tenancy deposit protection — Any deposit taken — must be protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent checks — Every tenant — landlords must verify immigration status before letting.
PRS Landlord Database registration — Phasing in nationally 2026–2028 under the Renters' Rights Act — a new, separate requirement from council licensing.

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Information, not legal advice. Compiled from public sources on 2026-08-28; licensing schemes change on a weeks-to-months cadence, not annually, so always confirm directly with London Borough of Croydon before relying on this for a real letting decision. Overall confidence for this page: high.