Unlicensed Properties and Reporting
In 16 out of 20 wards in Thurrock, landlords are required to have a Selective Property Licence before renting out a property. The wards are listed in the table at the bottom of this page.
The Council actively checks for properties that do not have the correct licence and will take legal action if needed.
Landlords who rent out a property without the proper licence could face:
• a financial penalty notice of up to £30,000.
• Prosecuted in Court.
• An order to repay up to 12 months’ rent to the Council or to their tenants
Report an Unlicensed Property
If you think a privately rented property in the borough does not have a licence, you can report it to us using our online form.
The 16 Selective Licensing Wards are as follows. These are highlighted green on the map.
| Aveley and Uplands | Belhus | Chadwell St Mary | Chafford and North Stifford |
| Corringham and Fobbing | East Tilbury | Grays Riverside | Grays Thurrock |
| Little Thurrock Rectory | Ockendon | South Chafford | Stanford East and Corringham Town |
| Stanford le Hope West | Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park | Tilbury St Chads | West Thurrock and South Stifford |
