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Council websiteLandlord licensing in London Borough of Harrow
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Licensing scorecard
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Selective licensing
Active selectiveAdditional HMO licensing
Active additionalMandatory HMO licensing
Applies across England- Source confidence
- High
- Boundary confidence
- Low
- Public register
- Clear searchable register (1/5)
- Last reviewed
- 27 March 2026
- Next review due
- Not scheduled
- Sources recorded
- 16
Our current data is a research summary, not a legal record. This should be verified with the council before letting, purchasing, refinancing, or taking legal action. Mandatory HMO licensing may still apply even where no local additional or selective scheme is recorded.
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Verify the position with the official council source
Our current data shows an active local scheme and a clear area match. The fastest reliable next step is to confirm the current fees, dates, boundaries, and exemptions on the official council source before letting, purchasing, refinancing, or taking legal action.
What still adds uncertainty
- At least one scheme uses street or custom-area boundaries, so a postcode match can only be approximate.
- Mandatory HMO licensing can apply based on occupancy and households, which cannot be confirmed from a postcode alone.
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Local licensing scheme records
Additional LicensingActive
Harrow Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2021–2026
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.
- HMO licence fee
- £1,818
- Fee guide
- New application total: £1,818 (Administration fee £1,318 paid at application + Inspection fee £500 paid after officer approval). Renewal (no material change): £1,285.90 total (Administration fee £785.90 + Inspection fee £500). Renewal with material change: £1,818 (same as new application). Section 257 HMO new application: £376 (Administration fee £276 + Inspection fee £100). Section 257 renewal: £266 (Administration fee £166 + Inspection fee £100). Section 257 renewal with material change: £376. No specific discount information advertised for the current scheme.
- Discount available
- No specific discount information advertised for the current scheme.
- Scheme period
- 6 August 2021 - 5 August 2026
- Typical licence term
- Up to 5 years
- Coverage
- Borough-wide
Research notes
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.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective LicensingActive
Harrow Expanded Selective Licensing Scheme 2026–2031 (Six Wards)
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.
- Fee guide
- Fee not confirmed for the new scheme. The current scheme fee is £752; a change for the new designation has not been published as of March 2026.
- Typical licence term
- Up to 5 years (5-year scheme designation)
- Coverage
- See council website for boundaries
Research notes
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.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
Selective LicensingActive
Harrow Selective Licensing Scheme – Edgware Ward 2021–2026
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.
- Licence fee
- £752
- Fee guide
- £752 total fee, comprising: Administration fee £652 (paid at application submission) and Management and Enforcement fee £100. The same fee applies for both new applications and renewals. No accredited landlord discount is currently advertised on the council's website; any previous discount appears to have been withdrawn.
- Discount available
- No accredited landlord discount is currently advertised on the council's website; any previous discount appears to have been withdrawn.
- Scheme period
- 28 April 2021 - 27 April 2026
- Typical licence term
- Up to 5 years
- Coverage
- Selected wards: Edgware
Research notes
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.
Selective LicensingActive
Harrow Selective Licensing Scheme – Wealdstone 2021–2026
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.
- Licence fee
- £752
- Fee guide
- £752 total fee, comprising: Administration fee £652 (paid at application submission) and Management and Enforcement fee £100. The same fee applies for both new applications and renewals. No accredited landlord discount is currently advertised on the council's website.
- Discount available
- No accredited landlord discount is currently advertised on the council's website.
- Scheme period
- 2 September 2021 - 1 September 2026
- Typical licence term
- Up to 5 years
- Coverage
- See council website for boundaries
Research notes
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.
Additional LicensingUnder Consultation
Harrow Additional HMO Licensing Scheme Renewal 2026 (Proposed)
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.
- Fee guide
- Fees for the renewed scheme not yet confirmed as of March 2026.
- Typical licence term
- Up to 5 years (proposed 5-year designation)
- Coverage
- Borough-wide
Research notes
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.
Public licensing register
Councils must keep a public register of licensed properties. How easy it is to use varies a lot between councils.
- Public register found
- Yes
- Search method
- Search online
- Register usability
- Clear searchable register (1/5)
- Register updated
- July 2024
Register appears to cover
HMOAdditionalSelective
Appears to cover HMO, additional and selective licences - always confirm scope on the register itself.
Register notes
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.
The council register and official source pages should be treated as the source of truth. Our summary is a guide to help you find and use them, not a substitute for the live register. How public registers work.
Research summary
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 (75/100)
Sources checked
16
Research notes
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.
Council contact details
Important to verify
- Exact start date for the new expanded six-ward selective licensing scheme (Cabinet approved December 2025, but commencement date not yet formally published)
- Fee amounts for the renewed additional HMO licensing scheme (consultation closed February 2026, Cabinet decision pending)
- Contact phone number for the residential licensing team
- Any recent council change that could affect the current public summary.
Supporting sources
- https://www.harrow.gov.uk/licences/selective-licensing
- https://www.harrow.gov.uk/licences/selective-licensing/2
- https://www.harrow.gov.uk/licences/licences-houses-multiple-occupation-hmos/2
- https://www.harrow.gov.uk/licences/licences-houses-multiple-occupation-hmos/3
- https://www.harrow.gov.uk/licences/licensing-public-register
- https://talk.harrow.gov.uk/hmo-selectivelicensing
Mandatory HMO licensing
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.
Not sure whether the rules apply? Use the HMO licence checker to check whether a property may need an HMO licence, then verify the current position with London Borough of Harrow.
Council-specific HMO detail we currently show
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).
- HMO fee guide
- £1,818
- Fee notes
- New application total: £1,818 (Administration fee £1,318 paid at application + Inspection fee £500 paid after officer approval). Renewal (no material change): £1,285.90 total (Administration fee £785.90 + Inspection fee £500). Renewal with material change: £1,818. Full fee charged if renewal application submitted after licence expires. No specific discount information advertised.
- Typical licence term
- Up to 5 years
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.
Other compliance requirements
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) - renewed annually
- EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) - every 5 years
- EPC rating of E or above - required before letting
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms - checked at start of tenancy
- Deposit protection - within 30 days of receiving deposit
- Right to Rent checks - before tenancy starts
Common questions about licensing in London Borough of Harrow
- Do I need a landlord licence in London Borough of Harrow?
- London Borough of Harrow currently operates selective licensing and additional HMO licensing. Whether you need a licence depends on the property location, type, and occupancy. Use the postcode checker on this page or contact the council directly to confirm.
- How much does a property licence cost in London Borough of Harrow?
- Based on our current data, licence fees in London Borough of Harrow are approximately: Harrow Additional HMO Licensing Scheme 2021–2026: £1,818; Mandatory HMO Licensing: £1,818; Harrow Expanded Selective Licensing Scheme 2026–2031 (Six Wards): Fee not confirmed for the new scheme. The current scheme fee is £752; a change for the new designation has not been published as of March 2026; Harrow Selective Licensing Scheme – Edgware Ward 2021–2026: £752; Harrow Selective Licensing Scheme – Wealdstone 2021–2026: £752; Harrow Additional HMO Licensing Scheme Renewal 2026 (Proposed): Fees for the renewed scheme not yet confirmed as of March 2026. Fees can vary and may include discounts for early applications. Always check the latest fees on the council website before applying.
- Does mandatory HMO licensing apply in London Borough of Harrow?
- Yes. Mandatory HMO licensing applies across all of England, including London Borough of Harrow. It covers properties with 5 or more occupiers forming 2 or more separate households. You must apply to London Borough of Harrow for a mandatory HMO licence if your property meets these criteria.
- What happens if I rent without a licence in London Borough of Harrow?
- Operating a licensable property without the correct licence can lead to enforcement action. For offences committed on or after 1 May 2026, GOV.UK guidance refers to civil penalties of up to £40,000 for relevant offences, with different treatment for breaches and for offences committed before that date. Earlier cases may still be assessed under previous rules. Tenants or local authorities may be able to apply for a rent repayment order. GOV.UK guidance now refers to up to two years' rent for relevant offences, but eligibility, timing and the final amount depend on the facts and tribunal decision. From 1 May 2026, Section 21 notices can no longer be used for existing or new private tenancies in England. Transitional rules may still matter for notices served before that date.
Still unsure? Choose the next step that fits you
Use these routes to move from the London Borough of Harrow 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.