Croydon’s major private landlord licensing scheme postponed to late September: Fees and discounts confirmed
Croydon Council has postponed its new selective licensing scheme for private rented properties, including those in Norbury, from 1 September to 25 September 2026. Here is what landlords and tenants need to know about the new start date, fees, and discounts.
Norbury SW16 · 11 Sep 2026Landlords and letting agents managing privately rented homes in Norbury face a major administrative shift this autumn, following Croydon Council’s last-minute decision to postpone its extensive selective licensing schemes. The licensing requirements, which were scheduled to take effect on 1 September 2026, have been delayed to Friday, 25 September 2026.
Under the new rules, almost all privately rented single-family homes and flats in 14 designated wards across the borough—including both Norbury & Pollards Hill and Norbury Park—must be licensed. Failing to secure a licence once the scheme is active carries severe penalties, with potential [...]
