Landlord licensing in London Borough of Bromley

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 was introduced on 1 January 2023 for all HMOs not subject to mandatory licensing in the London Borough of Bromley. The scheme is borough-wide and covers HMOs occupied by three or four people forming two or more households.

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 £675 for a renewal. Additional HMO Licence fees are £825 for a new application and £675 for a renewal.

Towns covered

Bromley

What this means for you

If you let a property in the London Borough of Bromley area, the first job is to confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. 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 can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and are ward- or street-specific, so confirm the position for the exact address. 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. Designations, fees and boundaries in London change regularly, so check the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy rather than relying on what applied last time. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commence 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. Whatever the licensing position, keep the same evidence pack for every London Borough of Bromley tenancy: a current gas safety record where there is gas, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and the required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts. Ensure you retain these documents for inspection by the local authority or for resolution of tenant complaints.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website