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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Bromley, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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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.
Enter a postcode to see whether it appears to fall within a licensing scheme area, then verify the result with the council.
We currently do not show active selective or additional licensing schemes for Bromley. That can still leave uncertainty, because councils can change schemes, mandatory HMO licensing may still apply, and the property setup or intended occupancy can change the answer.
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
Medium (69/100)
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Mandatory HMO licensing only status confirmed directly from official bromley.gov.uk pages and corroborated by London Property Licensing and Legislate.tech. Fee structure (Part 1 £1,535 + Part 2 £1,023 for up to 5 units) confirmed directly from the official apply-hmo-licence page (2025/26 rates). The absence of additional and selective licensing is confirmed across multiple independent sources. The Housing Strategy 2019-2029 intent to extend licensing to all HMOs is noted but unimplemented. Article 4 Direction details confirmed across multiple sources. Public register status confirmed - searchable via portal but not downloadable as open data.
Bromley is required under Section 232 of the Housing Act 2004 to maintain a public register of licensed HMOs. The council operates a Public Access to Licensing portal (pp.bromley.gov.uk) which enables residents to follow application progress, view documentation, make comments, and view historic application and licence details. However, the portal disclaimer states: 'The online licensing history contained within the site should not be considered as complete. No responsibility will be taken for any errors or omissions; for complete information, please contact the licensing team.' The register is not published as a dedicated downloadable dataset (unlike some other London boroughs such as Barnet which publishes a CSV on open data portals). Past FOI requests (on WhatDoTheyKnow) have successfully obtained an Excel spreadsheet of licensed HMOs from the council. As of May 2019 there were 121 licensed HMOs in the borough. The council supplied a list of all licensed HMOs to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in connection with the December 2023 Council Tax aggregation changes for HMOs.
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 Bromley.
National mandatory HMO licensing applying to all HMOs in the London Borough of Bromley occupied by 5 or more people forming more than one household who share facilities. Applies borough-wide as a statutory requirement under the Housing Act 2004. A live-in landlord with 4 or more tenants also triggers the licensing requirement.
Bromley only operates the mandatory HMO licensing scheme. Applications must be submitted online via the council's portal at https://pp.bromley.gov.uk. The council's Housing Strategy 2019-2029 recommended extending licensing to all HMOs in the borough (additional licensing), but no additional or selective scheme has been introduced. Minimum bedroom sizes apply nationally: 4.64m² for children under 10, 6.51m² for persons aged 10+, 10.22m² for two persons aged 10+. From 1 December 2023, all HMOs in England are valued as a single property for Council Tax purposes, with the landlord liable. As of May 2019, the council had 121 licensed HMOs with an estimated 198 licensable properties in total. Property types covered: Properties meeting the standard test, self-contained flat test, or converted building test HMO definition in Section 254 of the Housing Act 2004, occupied by 5 or more people forming more than one household who share amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom. Also applies where a live-in landlord and 4 or more tenants share facilities. Includes pre-1991 conversions not complying with Building Regulations occupied by 3 or more persons. Purpose-built self-contained flats within blocks of 3 or more self-contained flats are excluded from mandatory licensing.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties managed or owned by housing associations, government departments, the police, fire authority, NHS, registered education providers, or religious bodies. Purpose-built self-contained flats in blocks of 3 or more self-contained flats..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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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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