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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for London Borough of Harrow, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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Borough-wide additional HMO licensing covering smaller HMOs with three or more unrelated occupants forming more than one household. Also covers Section 257 HMOs (converted blocks of flats with fewer than two-thirds owner-occupancy that do not meet Building Regulations). Designated 6 May 2021 following Cabinet approval on 29 April 2021, commencing after the statutory 3-month notice period.
A renewal consultation ran from 19 December 2025 to 27 February 2026. The council plans to present final proposals to Cabinet in 2026 before the scheme expires on 5 August 2026. As of July 2024, the public register listed 504 properties licensed under mandatory and additional HMO licensing schemes combined. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by three or more unrelated people forming more than one household, sharing amenities such as kitchens or bathrooms (i.e. HMOs below the 5-person mandatory threshold). Also Section 257 HMOs: converted blocks of flats where fewer than two-thirds of the units are owner-occupied and the building does not meet Building Regulations.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already subject to mandatory HMO licensing are excluded from the additional scheme. A licence for a single address covers all qualifying HMO obligations..
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National mandatory HMO licensing applying borough-wide to all HMOs occupied by five or more people forming more than one household who share amenities such as kitchens or bathrooms. Applies as a statutory requirement under the Housing Act 2004 (extended in 2018).
Mandatory HMO licensing has applied nationally since 2006 and was extended in 2018 to cover all storeys. As of July 2024, Harrow's public register listed 504 properties licensed under mandatory and additional HMO licensing schemes combined. Property types covered: Properties meeting the HMO definition in Section 254 of the Housing Act 2004 occupied by five or more people from more than one household sharing facilities. Includes shared houses, bedsits, and converted buildings.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built self-contained flats in blocks of three or more self-contained flats are excluded. Properties managed or controlled by social landlords or educational institutions..
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Expanded and renewed selective licensing scheme covering non-HMO privately rented homes in six wards. Approved by Harrow Cabinet in December 2025 to succeed the two current schemes as they expire in 2026. Scheme start date not yet formally published as of March 2026; expected to commence during 2026 when current schemes expire.
Cabinet approved the 5-year designation on 19 December 2025. The approval also included updated HMO and selective licensing conditions, a new Waste Management Policy, and authority for the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy to publish the designation notice. The consultation ran 7 August to 19 October 2025 and included a landlords' forum on 23 September and online tenants' forum on 29 September 2025. Adds four new wards (Greenhill, Marlborough, Roxeth, and the now-split Wealdstone South) alongside the renewal of Edgware and Wealdstone North. Property types covered: Non-HMO privately rented homes in the six designated wards.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already licensed as HMOs. Exemptions under the Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006..
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All privately rented properties occupied by one or two persons, or one family household, within the Edgware ward. This is the second generation of selective licensing in Edgware; an earlier scheme ran from 2015.
This scheme replaced an earlier Edgware selective licensing scheme first introduced in 2015. Harrow Council's public register listed 1,422 properties licensed under selective licensing schemes as of July 2024. Property types covered: Privately rented properties occupied by one or two persons, or one family household (i.e. non-HMO private rentals). Properties already licensed as HMOs are excluded.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already licensed as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are exempt. Certain tenancies and licences are exempt under the Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
All privately rented properties occupied by one or two persons, or one family household, covering the entirety of Wealdstone North and parts of Harrow Weald and Wealdstone South. An earlier scheme in Wealdstone operated from 2016.
This scheme replaced an earlier Wealdstone selective licensing scheme first introduced in 2016. The scheme covers the entirety of Wealdstone North and parts of Harrow Weald and Wealdstone South. Property types covered: Privately rented properties occupied by one or two persons, or one family household (i.e. non-HMO private rentals). Properties already licensed as HMOs are excluded.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties already licensed as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are exempt. Certain tenancies and licences are exempt under the Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Proposed borough-wide renewal of the Additional HMO Licensing Scheme for a further five years following the expiry of the current scheme on 5 August 2026. Consultation closed 27 February 2026; Cabinet decision anticipated in 2026.
Ten-week consultation ran from 19 December 2025 to 23:59 on 27 February 2026. Cabinet decision expected in Spring/Summer 2026. The consultation was open to tenants, landlords, managing agents, residents and community organisations. The council cited effectiveness of the current scheme in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour in the private rented sector. Property types covered: As per current scheme: HMOs with three or more unrelated occupants, and Section 257 HMOs.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties subject to mandatory HMO licensing..
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (75/100)
Sources checked
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Key data points (scheme dates, ward names, fee amounts, fee breakdowns) confirmed directly from official harrow.gov.uk pages and corroborated by London Property Licensing and Kamma. Fee breakdown for HMO licensing (admin + inspection split) confirmed from the official fees page. Selective licensing fee breakdown (£652 admin + £100 management/enforcement = £752 total) confirmed from the official selective fees page. The December 2025 Cabinet decision approving the six-ward expanded selective scheme is confirmed via the Modern Gov decision record. The additional HMO renewal consultation details are confirmed via the council's talk.harrow.gov.uk platform.
The register covers all licensing applications received and issued licences including mandatory HMO, additional HMO, selective licensing, and Licensing Act 2003 premises licences. Searchable by premises address, licence type, or reference number. Includes both pending applications and issued licences. As of July 2024, approximately 504 properties were listed under mandatory/additional HMO licensing and 1,422 under selective licensing schemes. Users can also submit objections or comments on new premises licence applications through the portal.
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 Harrow.
National mandatory HMO licensing applying borough-wide to all HMOs occupied by five or more people forming more than one household who share amenities such as kitchens or bathrooms. Applies as a statutory requirement under the Housing Act 2004 (extended in 2018).
Mandatory HMO licensing has applied nationally since 2006 and was extended in 2018 to cover all storeys. As of July 2024, Harrow's public register listed 504 properties licensed under mandatory and additional HMO licensing schemes combined. Property types covered: Properties meeting the HMO definition in Section 254 of the Housing Act 2004 occupied by five or more people from more than one household sharing facilities. Includes shared houses, bedsits, and converted buildings.. Exemptions or exclusions: Purpose-built self-contained flats in blocks of three or more self-contained flats are excluded. Properties managed or controlled by social landlords or educational institutions..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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