Exemptions
Some tenancies and licences are exempt. These can be found under The Selective Licensing of Houses Order 2006.
If your private rented property falls within the designated area for selective licensing and you believe it is exempt from the requirement of property licensing, you will need to:
- apply for a temporary exemption request online
If you are unsure if your property is exempt or requires a temporary exemption notice, please contact us by email.
You do not need to apply for a selective licence if your property is already licensed as a House in Multiple Occupation. This is covered by Southend's mandatory HMO licensing scheme. Each property is only subject to one type of residential licensing scheme.
There is a separate process for HMO Licencing. You can apply for this type of licence on our HMO page.