HMO Licensing in Brent
HMO licensing in Brent, London. Licence requirements, register data (13,457 licensed HMOs), and planning links for Brent Borough Council.
Brent
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Overview
Brent is a local authority in London. HMO licensing here follows national mandatory rules for 5+ person properties additional licensing and selective licensing.
The council maintains a public HMO register with 13,457 licensed properties. Use the links below to apply for a licence, check the register, or find planning information.
HMO Licensing Data & Statistics for Brent
Statistical summary surrounding HMOs of Brent
13,457
Registered HMOs
Total number from public register(s)
N/A
Latest HMO Register
Public HMO Register Update
£840
Mandatory Licence Cost
Unitary, Local, District or Metropolitan
5 years
Mandatory Licence Length
From date of issue
2
Median Units
Average number of units per HMO
N/A
Median Occupants
Average number of occupants per HMO
634
Max Number Units
Largest HMO in the borough
N/A
Self Contained Ratio
Self contained units to non self contained
HMO Licensing
Licence schemes operated
Councils may operate Mandatory (required by law for 5+ people), Additional, and/or Selective HMO licensing.
| Scheme | Description | This council |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | 5+ people, 2+ households | Yes (required by law) |
| Additional | Extends to smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people) | Yes |
| Selective | Applies to all privately rented properties in an area | Yes |
Additional/Selective derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
HMO Licence Register
Live & up to date
Searchable list of licensed HMOs in Brent. Data from the council's public register.
13,457 licensed HMOs in the register
Licensed HMOs Map
Map of licensed HMO locations in Brent. The council boundary is coloured by total HMO count. Click markers to see property details.
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Contact & Location
Address
Brent
Brent Civic Centre, Engineer's Way, Wembley, Greater London, HA9 0FJ
London
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Brent?
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ people forming 2+ households sharing facilities. Brent also operates additional licensing for smaller HMOs—check the council website for scheme boundaries. Selective licensing may apply to all private rentals in designated areas. Always confirm current requirements with the council.
- Does Brent have additional or selective licensing?
- Yes. Brent operates both additional and selective licensing. Check the council website for current scheme boundaries and requirements.
- How many licensed HMOs are there in Brent?
- The public HMO register shows 13,457 licensed HMOs in Brent. This figure is from published register data and may be updated periodically.