Landlord licensing in Bracknell Forest Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to three or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. This includes converted blocks of flats that do not meet 1991 Building Regulation standards.

Additional licensing

Bracknell Forest Council currently operates no additional licensing schemes. However, new schemes can be introduced at any time following public consultation.

Selective licensing

Bracknell Forest Council currently operates no selective licensing schemes. However, new schemes can be introduced at any time following public consultation.

Typical fees

Mandatory HMO Licence fees apply. Please check the council's website for the most current fee structure, as these are subject to change.

Towns covered

Bracknell Forest

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Bracknell Forest Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing now applies to any property let to three or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check current designations on the council's licensing pages before advertising or commencing a new tenancy, as these schemes and fees can change. Regardless of licensing status, landlords must ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including gas safety, EICR, EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection, and providing all prescribed information and documents to tenants before the tenancy starts, as required by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Be aware of the new mandatory possession grounds for landlords covered by the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website