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Property Licensing Guide for Bromley
Bromley does not currently operate a selective or additional licensing scheme; mandatory HMO licensing applies everywhere. Last checked: 20 October 2026.
This free guide will provide you with the key details regarding what licensing requirements are necessary in this area and how to apply for a licence.
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To check whether a Bromley HMO is licensed, ask the council for its register. Bromley Council must keep a register of licensed HMOs under section 232 of the Housing Act 2004. Its HMO licensing page links no online register.
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Mandatory licensing in Bromley
Mandatory HMO licensing applies across Bromley (and all of England) to larger HMOs. These are properties occupied by five or more people forming more than one household, including:
- Shared houses and flats occupied by students and young professionals.
- Properties converted into bedsits with some shared facilities.
- Properties converted into a mix of self-contained and non-self-contained accommodation.
Do I need an additional property licence in Bromley?
Additional licensing requires smaller HMOs in a designated area to be licensed. That means a privately rented property with three or more people forming more than one household.
Bromley does not currently operate an additional HMO licensing scheme; larger HMOs are covered by the national mandatory HMO scheme.
Do I need a selective licence in Bromley?
Selective licensing requires almost all privately rented properties in a designated area to be licensed, regardless of the number of occupants.
Bromley does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme.
Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs.
Mandatory HMO licensing: in force since 2006 for HMOs of five or more people forming more than one household.
How do I apply for a licence?
You can apply for a licence via Bromley Council’s website here. Or let Kamma’s expert team process the application for you.
How much does a licence cost?
Bromley Council charges a two-part mandatory HMO licence fee (2026/27):
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO, Part 1 (administration, on application) | £1,589 for up to 5 units, plus £318 per additional unit. |
| Mandatory HMO, Part 2 (licensing, on grant) | £1,059 for up to 5 units, plus £212 per additional unit. The licence cannot be issued until Part 2 is paid. |
Licences run for 5 years. Fees are set by the council and can change. Check Bromley Council’s HMO licensing page for the latest figures.
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Bromley Property Licensing FAQs
What licensing schemes does Bromley operate?
Bromley Council operates only the national mandatory HMO licensing scheme, for HMOs occupied by five or more people. Bromley has no selective or additional licensing scheme in force at 20 October 2026. The council’s HMO pages list no consultation on either.
Do all properties in Bromley need a licence?
No. Bromley has no selective licensing, so a privately rented Bromley home occupied by one household needs no licence. A Bromley HMO needs a licence when five or more people live in it. That includes an HMO with a live-in landlord and four or more tenants.
What if my property doesn't have a licence?
Letting a licensable Bromley HMO without a licence can bring a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per property. The landlord also risks a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. A letting agent who manages the property or collects the rent commits the offence too and can be fined separately.
Can letting agents apply on behalf of landlords?
Yes. A letting agent can apply for a Bromley mandatory HMO licence on the landlord’s behalf. Part 1 of the council’s fee is due when the application is submitted, and many agents manage the full process.
How do I apply for a Bromley property licence?
Apply through Bromley Council’s HMO licence page. The Part 1 fee (£1,589 for up to 5 units, plus £318 per extra unit) is due on application. The Part 2 fee (£1,059, plus £212 per extra unit) is due when the council decides to grant the licence. Letting agents can also use a managed service such as Kamma.
Does Bromley have selective licensing?
No. Bromley has no selective licensing scheme in force at 20 October 2026. Bromley Council’s HMO licensing pages describe only mandatory HMO licensing, so no selective designation exists in Bromley.
Does Bromley have additional HMO licensing?
No. Bromley has no additional HMO licensing scheme in force at 20 October 2026. Only HMOs of five or more people need a licence from Bromley Council, so smaller HMOs fall outside it.
What are the conditions to obtain an HMO licence in Bromley?
Bromley Council’s adopted HMO standards set requirements for fire safety, amenities, room sizes and management (licence conditions). They apply to licensed HMOs in Bromley.
About Bromley
Bromley has 22 wards, and mandatory HMO licensing applies in all of them. Bromley Council’s HMO page sets the threshold at five or more occupants. That includes an HMO with a live-in landlord and four or more tenants. No selective or additional designation is in force, so a Bromley HMO with three or four occupants needs no licence from the council.
Licensing Enforcement in Bromley
Bromley Council’s HMO licensing page says operating a licensable HMO without a licence is an offence that can lead to a fine on prosecution. Civil penalties of up to £40,000 per property apply to offences on or after 1 May 2026. The landlord can also face a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. Where a letting agent manages the property or collects the rent, the agent commits the offence too and can be fined in its own right.
Neighbouring borough guides
Licensing schemes stop at the borough boundary. A property one street over can need a different licence. Guides for the neighbouring boroughs:
Applying for a property licence in Bromley
A Bromley licence application is made to the council on the council’s own form, with the documents that council asks for. Requirements differ between councils and change when a designation changes, which is most of why an application that was correct last year is not necessarily correct now.
Letting agents can have Kamma do it. We prepare and submit mandatory HMO, additional HMO and selective licence applications in Bromley and in every other UK council area, collect the supporting documents from you or from your landlord, and monitor the application through to approval. The apply for a licence through Kamma page sets out what we need and what happens when a council rejects a submission.
Landlords should speak to their letting agent, who can instruct us directly.
