Landlords and/or property managing agents letting a property in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham must apply for a licence if they fall into one of the licensing criteria below:

1. HMO (houses in multiple occupation) licence - compulsory for properties occupied by five or more persons living in two or more households
2. Selective licence - compulsory for all let residential accommodation that is occupied by a single household

Please note: You need planning permission if you are applying for a HMO licence.

Find out if a property is licensed

Apply for a private rented property license

Find out more about our standards for housing in the borough

Contact us if you need advice with your licence application

Private Rented Property Licensing team

020 8724 8898

PRPL@lbbd.gov.uk