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This page includes the scheme records we currently hold, but council policies and boundaries can change. Treat it as a researched starting point and verify the latest position on the official council pages before acting.
Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for London Borough of Brent, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
Confirm the current scheme boundary, licence fee, exemptions, application route, and any recent policy changes on the council website before making decisions.
Our current data is based on publicly available information. Always verify the latest licensing position, scheme boundaries, fees, and exemptions with London Borough of Brent.
We research council licensing information from public sources and present it as general guidance. We do not replace the council's own licensing pages or legal advice.
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These options are designed to save research time, improve clarity, and support decision-making. Final reliance should still be tied back to the relevant council and, where necessary, professional advice.
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Borough-wide additional HMO licensing for all privately rented properties occupied by three or four people from two or more households, and HMOs not covered by mandatory licensing.
Approved by Brent Cabinet on 13 October 2025. Replaces previous additional licensing scheme that ended 31 January 2025. Website accepted applications from 17 November 2025. Existing licences remain valid until expiry. Property types covered: Privately rented properties occupied by 3 or 4 people from 2 or more households. Also includes: section 257 HMOs (unless exempt), HMOs in purpose-built flats (blocks with 3+ self-contained flats), and buildings converted into self-contained flats where conversion did not comply with relevant Building Regulations and less than two-thirds of flats are owner-occupied.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties with more than 4 people from 2+ households fall under mandatory HMO licensing instead. Exempt section 257 HMOs excluded..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
National mandatory scheme applying borough-wide to all HMOs with 5 or more people in 2 or more households sharing facilities.
National mandatory scheme, not a local designation. Fee structure mirrors the additional licensing fees with the addition of per-room surcharges for larger properties. Property types covered: Properties containing 5 or more people in 2 or more households with shared facilities (kitchen, bathroom, or toilet), regardless of number of storeys.. Exemptions or exclusions: Standard national exemptions apply..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Covers three wards: Harlesden & Kensal Green, Dollis Hill, and Willesden Green. Applies to all privately rented residential properties occupied by no more than 2 people or 1 family household.
Replaced previous selective licensing schemes from 2015 and 2018 that covered Harlesden, Wembley Central, Willesden Green, Dudden Hill, Kilburn, Queens Park, Kensal Green and Mapesbury. Property types covered: All privately rented residential properties occupied by no more than 2 people or 1 family household (single dwelling lettings, not HMOs). Exemptions or exclusions: Wembley Park ward is excluded from all selective licensing. Properties that are HMOs requiring mandatory or additional licensing are excluded..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Covers all remaining 18 wards in Brent except Wembley Park. Confirmed by the Secretary of State, Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities, on 30 November 2023.
Required Secretary of State confirmation as it covers more than 20% of the borough's geographical area and more than 20% of the privately rented stock. Property types covered: All privately rented residential properties occupied by no more than 2 people or 1 family household (single dwelling lettings, not HMOs). Exemptions or exclusions: Wembley Park ward is excluded. Properties that are HMOs requiring mandatory or additional licensing are excluded..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
These public research signals help show how recently this page was reviewed and what still needs checking before you rely on it.
Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (81/100)
Sources checked
7
Data obtained from primary Brent Council page via browser text extraction plus corroborating web search results and third-party licensing information sites. Fee tables, ward lists, scheme dates, and contact details all consistently confirmed across multiple sources. The main property licensing page was fully read via browser automation.
Register is accessible from the property licensing page under 'Property licensing register' section. Also available via tenant-facing page at https://www.brent.gov.uk/housing/renting-in-the-private-sector/check-if-your-landlord-has-a-licence. By law Brent keeps a register of licensed properties, licence holder details, temporary exemption notices, and management orders. As of March 2025, 21,371 properties were licensed (2,615 mandatory HMO, 2,523 additional, 16,233 selective).
Supporting sources
All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from London Borough of Brent.
National mandatory scheme applying borough-wide to all HMOs with 5 or more people in 2 or more households sharing facilities.
National mandatory scheme, not a local designation. Fee structure mirrors the additional licensing fees with the addition of per-room surcharges for larger properties. Property types covered: Properties containing 5 or more people in 2 or more households with shared facilities (kitchen, bathroom, or toilet), regardless of number of storeys.. Exemptions or exclusions: Standard national exemptions apply..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the London Borough of Brent summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
Landlord with a standard let→
Start with a postcode if you want a property-specific route before relying on the council summary alone.
Shared occupancy or possible HMO→
Use the HMO checker if occupier numbers, households, or room-sharing could change the answer.
Check if a property has an HMO licence→
Use this if you need to check whether a property holds an HMO licence, or find the council's public HMO register.
Investor, buyer, or conveyancer→
Use the due diligence guide if this council page is part of a purchase, refinance, or pre-letting review.
Letting agent or portfolio manager→
Preview the monitoring route if you need ongoing watchlists and recurring scheme-change visibility.
Understand selective licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader legal background on how selective licensing works alongside this council page.
Understand additional licensing rules→
Read the guide if you want the broader background on how additional HMO licensing works alongside this council page.
Need the local HMO route→
Use the additional licensing page if the real question is whether a smaller shared house needs a local licence here.
Tenant checking landlord compliance→
Use the tenant guide if you rent a property and want to check whether your landlord holds the right licence.
Important disclaimer
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.
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