What are the HMO licence requirements in Brent?

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. Brent also operates additional licensing, which can bring smaller shared houses into licensing in part or all of the district. Selective licensing may apply to other rented homes in designated areas, not only traditional HMOs. 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 Brent have additional or selective licensing?

Yes. The licence schemes table above shows what Brent currently operates based on published register and council data. Additional schemes often cover 3–4 person HMOs in chosen wards or borough-wide. Selective schemes can require licences for ordinary buy-to-lets in mapped areas. Boundaries and start dates change — always verify the active scheme on the council's HMO licensing pages before marketing a property.

How do I apply for an HMO licence in Brent?

Applications are made directly to Brent, 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.

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HMO Licensing in Brent

28,028 licensed HMOs

£840 typical fee

MandatoryAdditionalSelective

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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Brent?

Brent Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Brent operates mandatory, additional, and selective licensing schemes. Additional licensing can capture smaller shared houses; selective licensing may cover other rented homes in mapped areas.

28,028 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £840.

Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 1.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Brent.

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 Brent Borough Council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 15 Jun 2026

Licensed HMO Statistics

Metric	Value	Context
Registered HMOs	28,028	Imported register
Register last updated	Jun 2026	Council register update date
Mandatory licence cost	£840	Council fee
Mandatory licence length	5 years	From issue
Median units	1.0	Typical units
Median occupants	1.0	Typical occupancy
Median storeys	2.0	Typical building height
Largest recorded HMO	49	Max units
Tallest recorded HMO	1999	Max storeys

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)	Yes
Selective	All private rentals in an area	Yes

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 Brent?

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

Fields published by the council (11 of 14)

AddressPostcodeLicence typeLicence noMax unitsMax occupantsStoreysIssue dateExpiry dateRegister update dateLicencee name

Property search

28,028 licensed HMOs in the register

Address	Postcode	Licence No	Expiry	Units
(Flat 1 -4) 39 Broadfield Close, London, NW2 6NR A	NW2 6NR	HMOL/11234/23	28 Jan 2029	3
(Flats 1-5) 1 Coles Green Road, London, NW2 6ED M	NW2 6ED	HMOL/00329/25	10 Feb 2030	5
(Studios 1-5) 46 Paddock Road, London, NW2 7DL A	NW2 7DL	HMOL/07177/22	31 Oct 2027	5
1 Accadia, Blackbird Hill, London, NW9 8RP Se	NW9 8RP	HMOL/21402/24	6 Jan 2030	1
1 Acorn Close, Wembley, HA0 2FY Se	HA0 2FY	HMOL/13288/25	22 Dec 2030	2
1 Alan Preece Court, 16 Brondesbury Park, Kilburn, London, NW6 7BRSe	—	HMOL/16333/24	21 Oct 2029	1
1 Albert House, Cooper Road, London, NW10 1BG Se	NW10 1BG	HMOL/06067/23	10 Sep 2028	1
1 ALEXANDRA MANSIONS, Chichele Road, London, NW2 3AS A	NW2 3AS	HMOL/05466/22	5 Sep 2027	3
1 Alington Crescent, London, NW9 8JL Se	NW9 8JL	HMOL/09850/24	26 Aug 2029	2
1 Allington Road, London, W10 4AY Se	W10 4AY	HMOL/10184/21	21 Nov 2027	1
1 Amery Gardens, London, NW10 3AH Se	NW10 3AH	HMOL/14991/24	7 Oct 2029	2
1 Angelica Court, Sunningdale Gardens, London, NW9 9PX Se	NW9 9PX	HMOL/19231/24	18 Nov 2029	1
1 ANNE CARVER LODGE, Stanley Avenue, Wembley, HA0 4LB Se	HA0 4LB	HMOL/18004/24	4 Nov 2029	3
1 Antoinette Mews, London, NW2 5BF Se	NW2 5BF	HMOL/06308/23	17 Sep 2028	2
1 Aqua House, Agate Close, London, NW10 7FF Se	NW10 7FF	HMOL/19051/24	18 Nov 2029	1
1 Armadillo Apartments, 87A Wembley Hill Road, Wembley, HA9 8BU Se	HA9 8BU	HMOL/08676/25	1 Sep 2030	2
1 ARNELLAN HOUSE, Slough Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8XJ Se	NW9 8XJ	HMOL/19123/24	18 Nov 2029	1
1 Arnold Close, Harrow, HA3 9TN Se	HA3 9TN	HMOL/11125/24	2 Sep 2029	2
1 ARTISAN QUARTER, Wellington Road, London, NW10 5GJ A	NW10 5GJ	HMOL/09849/21	13 Dec 2026	4
1 Ash Walk, Wembley, HA0 3QN Se	HA0 3QN	HMOL/08713/24	5 Aug 2029	3

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Brent

What are the HMO licence requirements in Brent?: 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. Brent also operates additional licensing, which can bring smaller shared houses into licensing in part or all of the district. Selective licensing may apply to other rented homes in designated areas, not only traditional HMOs. 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 Brent have additional or selective licensing?: Yes. The licence schemes table above shows what Brent currently operates based on published register and council data. Additional schemes often cover 3–4 person HMOs in chosen wards or borough-wide. Selective schemes can require licences for ordinary buy-to-lets in mapped areas. Boundaries and start dates change — always verify the active scheme on the council's HMO licensing pages before marketing a property.
Where can I search licensed HMOs in Brent?: 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 Brent?: Applications are made directly to Brent, 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 Brent about HMO licensing?

Office address

Brent

Brent Civic Centre, Engineer's Way, Wembley, Greater London, HA9 0FJ

London, England

Licensing enquiries

customer.services@brent.gov.uk

020 8937 1234

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