What are the HMO licence requirements in Brentwood?

Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.

Does Brentwood have additional or selective licensing?

Brentwood is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.

How do I apply for an HMO licence in Brentwood?

Applications are made directly to Brentwood, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.

Borough Council

HMO Licensing in Brentwood

51 licensed HMOs

£840 typical fee

MandatoryAdditionalSelective

Browse all 51 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Brentwood Borough Council in East of England. Typical licence cost: £840.

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Brentwood

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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Brentwood?

Brentwood Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Brentwood currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.

51 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £840.

Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Brentwood.

Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.

Source: Housing Act 2004 and Brentwood Borough Council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 1 May 2026

Licensed HMO Statistics

Metric	Value	Context
Registered HMOs	51	Imported register
Register last updated	May 2026	Council register update date
Mandatory licence cost	£840	Council fee
Mandatory licence length	5 years	From issue
Median units	5.0	Self + non-self-contained units
Median occupants	6.0	Typical occupancy
Median storeys	3.0	Typical building height
Largest recorded HMO	40	Max occupants
Tallest recorded HMO	4	Max storeys
Self-contained ratio	51%	Unit mix

Typical all-in cost: £1,439 (£599 + £840 council).

Licence schemes

Scheme	Description	This council
Mandatory	5+ people, 2+ households	Required by law
Additional	Smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)	No
Selective	All private rentals in an area	No

Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.

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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Brentwood?

Search licensed properties in Brentwood from the council's public register. Register last updated May 2026. View the council's official register

Fields published by the council (12 of 14)

AddressPostcodeLicence noMax occupantsStoreysSelf-contained unitsNon self-contained unitsIssue dateExpiry dateRegister update dateLicencee nameAgent name

Property search

51 licensed HMOs in the register

Address	Postcode	Licence No	Expiry	Units
1 Alexandra Road, Brentwood	CM14 4HH	BRW/HMO/043	—	5
1 Geary Drive, Brentwood	—	BRW/HMO/003	30 May 2029	6
1 Pennyfields , warley, Brentwood	CM14 5JP	BRW/HMO/071	1 Sep 2030	5
10 Jason Close, Brentwood, Essex	CM14 4PG	BRW/HMO/051	11 Jul 2028	6
10 Sycamore Drive, Brentwood	CM14 4UG	BRW/HMO/012	24 Apr 2029	6
11 Jason Close, Brentwood	CM14 4PG	BRW/HMO/001	23 May 2028	9
11 Pennyfields, Warley, Brentwood	CM14 5JP	BRW/HMO/004	11 Jan 2029	5
12 Copperfield Gardens, Brentwood, Essex	—	BRW/HMO/039	7 Nov 2029	5
126 Ongar Road, Brentwood	CM15 9DJ	BRW/HMO/062	7 May 2030	7
14 Sycamore Drive, Brentwood	CM14 4UG	BRW/HMO/013	3 Jul 2029	5
144 Warley Hill, Brentwood, Essex	CM14 5HE	BRW/HMO/070	20 May 2030	8
18 Queen Street, Warley, Brentwood	CM14 5JZ	BRW/HMO/067	15 Oct 2029	11
18 Sycamore Drive, Brentwood	—	BRW/HMO/064	—	4
19 Mayfield Gardens, Brentwood, Essex, CM144UL	CM14 4UL	BRW/HMO/017	26 Sep 2029	9
19 Springfield Avenue, Hutton, Brentwood	CM13 2RE	BRW/HMO/068	23 Jul 2029	5
24/26 Regency Court	—	BRW/HMO/020	—	10
26 River Road	—	BRW/HMO/024	18 Mar 2029	7
27 Copperfield Gardens	—	BRW/HMO/037	31 Jan 2030	9
33 Regency Court, Brentwood	CM14 4LU	BRW/HMO/044	7 Jun 2027	—
3rd Floor, Potential House, 149-157 Kings Road, Brentwood	CM14 4EG	BRW/HMO/038	10 Apr 2030	—

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Brentwood

What are the HMO licence requirements in Brentwood?: Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
Does Brentwood have additional or selective licensing?: Brentwood is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
Where can I search licensed HMOs in Brentwood?: Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
How do I apply for an HMO licence in Brentwood?: Applications are made directly to Brentwood, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.

How do I contact Brentwood about HMO licensing?

Office address

Brentwood

Town Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AY

East of England, England

Licensing enquiries

enquiries@brentwood.gov.uk

01277 312500

Council online

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