Council compliance brief

Landlord licensing in Lambeth

Lambeth operates selective licensing across most wards in two phases. Vauxhall and Waterloo and South Bank are excluded, while HMO licensing may apply separately according to property use and occupancy.

Reviewed 24 August 20262 official council sourcesSource quality 100/100

Current schemes

What may apply

selective

In force from 2 September 2024.

Selective licensing phase 1

Privately rented properties in Knights Hill, Streatham Common and Vale, Streatham Hill East, and Streatham St Leonard's wards.

The council lists a standard fee of £1,025 from 1 April 2026, with qualifying discounts.

selective

In force from 1 September 2025.

Selective licensing phase 2

Privately rented properties in 19 further wards, leaving Vauxhall and Waterloo and South Bank outside the scheme.

The council lists a standard fee of £1,025 from 1 April 2026, with qualifying discounts.

Before you pay

Three checks to make

  1. 1Use the council information to check the property's ward and phase.
  2. 2Check whether HMO licensing applies instead of or alongside selective licensing.
  3. 3Review current discounts and evidence requirements before paying the fee.

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Local certificate activity

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Sources and freshness

Licensing changes at council level. Check the official address tool before relying on a summary, especially near designation boundaries.

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