Lewisham — landlord licensing reference

Lewisham — Greater London.

Selective licensing: city-wide scheme confirmed. Borough-wide selective licensing covering nearly all 20,000 privately rented properties in Lewisham, in force from 1 July 2024.

Additional HMO licensing: status unknown — check council site.

Council licensing page: https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/housing/private-tenants-and-landlords/landlords/selective-licensing

Council HMO page: https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/housing/private-tenants-and-landlords/landlords/hmo/licensing-fees-for-houses-in-multiple-occupation--hmos

Last verified: 2026-06-28.

Reference data only — always check the council's own page before applying.