Landlord licensing in Broxbourne Council
East of England · England
Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.
- Additional licensing
- Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and are often ward- or street-specific, so confirm the position for the exact address.
- Selective licensing
- Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the current designations before you advertise.
- Typical fees
- Mandatory HMO Licence fees are £825 for a new application and £690 for a renewal. Reduced fees apply for accredited landlords. Contact Broxbourne Council for specific additional or selective licensing fees, as these vary by scheme.
- Towns covered
- Broxbourne
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Broxbourne Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people from two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs, with designations running for up to five years and often ward- or street-specific. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check current designations before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies, ends section 21 no-fault evictions, and introduces a national landlord database and ombudsman. Maintain an evidence pack for every Broxbourne Council tenancy: a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.
Official links
Licensing designations, fees and boundaries change regularly. This page is a general summary, not legal advice — always confirm the position for the exact address with Broxbourne Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.