What changed?
A council-wide additional licensing requirement now covers qualifying smaller HMOs with three or four occupants in at least two households.
What could this mean for an HMO owner?
Owners and prospective purchasers of affected Croydon HMOs should confirm licensing before letting; the previous planned start date of 1 September 2026 was moved to 25 September 2026.
Check the actual designation and exceptions for the individual property. The existence of an HMO licensing scheme does not itself determine whether planning permission is granted.
Official evidence
Next step
If you own or are considering a property in this borough, run an initial licensing screening and confirm details with the council.