Do you cover all of Croydon?

We cover Croydon town centre, South Croydon, East Croydon, West Croydon, Thornton Heath, Norbury, South Norwood, Addiscombe, Purley, Coulsdon, Sanderstead, New Addington, including postcode districts CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, SE25, SW16. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Croydon affect hmo licensing?

Croydon Council runs its own licensing arrangements on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Our summary was last checked on 2026-10-20; always confirm the current position on the council website. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Does a four-person HMO need a licence?

It may do under a council's additional licensing scheme, even though it falls below the usual mandatory five-person threshold. Check the property's address, occupancy and scheme rules with the council. The absence of mandatory licensing does not remove other housing management responsibilities.

What documents do I need for an HMO licence?

Start with the council's current checklist. Common items include floor plans, room measurements, management details and relevant safety records. Requirements vary, and some documents depend on the property's installations. We help identify gaps rather than promising one universal document pack will suit every application.

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HMO licensing in Croydon: the local picture

Croydon HMO records should match current occupation rather than the last advertised bedroom count. Norbury and Thornton Heath houses can contain smaller shares affected by the council additional licensing scheme, while larger qualifying arrangements fall within national mandatory licensing. Gather the floor plan, household information, safety documents and any existing conditions before preparing an application. Peachtree Maintenance can support record collation and maintenance actions, but the council determines the applicable licensing route. Check the current designation and exemptions, especially where a house has changed from a family tenancy to separate room lettings.

What the rules say

In England a mandatory licence is needed where five or more people from two or more households share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom. Councils can also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs and selective licensing for other private lets.

Applications usually need current gas, electrical and fire safety documents, floor plans and management details. Licences commonly run for up to five years and carry conditions. We help gather the evidence and keep it current. We are not a law firm.

Croydon licensing

Croydon council publishes a selective scheme for qualifying private rentals in 14 designated wards and a borough-wide additional HMO scheme for smaller shared homes, both commencing on 25 September 2026. Selective coverage includes Fairfield, Broad Green, Thornton Heath and South Norwood; check the council ward list and exemptions for the address.

Source: Croydon Council, last checked 2026-10-20.

Districts we visit for hmo licensing

Croydon town centre, South Croydon, East Croydon, West Croydon, Thornton Heath, Norbury, South Norwood, Addiscombe, Purley, Coulsdon, Sanderstead, New Addington, covering postcode districts CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, SE25, SW16.

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