Apply for an immigration inspection
As of the 1st April 2024, Watford Borough Council will no longer be offering a service for Housing Immigration Inspections.
It is not mandatory these inspections are carried out through a local authority.
If you require a Housing Immigration Inspection, you will need to arrange for a private inspection and obtain an independent assessment of the number of rooms and occupants of the proposed accommodation. A report from a suitably qualified body and/or qualified person, certifying a personal inspection has been carried out and giving details of accommodation inspected is usually acceptable for this purpose.
Above all, the Entry Clearance Officer must be satisfied that the accommodation will not become overcrowded within the definition of the Housing Act 1985 or that it will not contravene public health regulations." (Home Office / UKVI guide).
Watford Borough Council are unable to recommend private inspection companies for this type of work.
If this information is not clear and you require further clarification or advice, then please contact us online or call 01923 278 503.
