Landlord licensing in Woking Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.

Additional licensing

Additional licensing can extend the requirement for a licence to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and are ward- or street-specific, so confirm the position for the exact address.

Selective licensing

Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the current designations before you advertise.

Typical fees

Woking Council provides a fee structure on their licensing pages. Fees vary depending on the type of licence required and whether the application is submitted by a landlord or managing agent, and may include discounts for accreditation.

Towns covered

Woking

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Woking Council area, first confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs, and designations run for up to five years, often ward- or street-specific. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area. Check current designations before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends Section 21 no-fault evictions. Keep a consistent evidence pack for every tenancy: a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website