Landlord licensing in London Borough of Bromley
London · 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. The property must be an HMO and occupied by at least five persons.
- 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
- There are currently no selective licensing schemes in operation in the London Borough of Bromley. Always check the council's website for any new designations before letting a property.
- 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. There is a £200 discount for accredited landlords.
- Towns covered
- Bromley
What this means for you
If you let a property in the London Borough of Bromley area, first 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 facilities. Additional licensing may extend this to smaller HMOs, and selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area. Designations, fees and boundaries in London change regularly, so check the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. Keep 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 the deposit prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents.
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 London Borough of Bromley before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.