Bromley landlord licensing
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If you let property in Bromley, the licensing picture is: no selective or additional scheme is confirmed from official sources. On selective licensing, the official source says: no. Mandatory HMO licensing still applies, as it does across England.
| Selective licensing | |
|---|---|
| Status | no |
| Area / wards | Check with the council |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | Check with the council |
| Additional HMO licensing | |
| Status | no (council: mandatory only) |
| Area / wards | Check with the council |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | Check with the council |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | yes: Part 1 £1589 + Part 2 £1059 up to 5 units; +£318/+£212 per extra unit (2026/27) |
| Fees as stated by the official source | see mandatory |
| Official source | https://www.bromley.gov.uk/housing-advice-options/apply-hmo-licence |
| Last checked | 12 October 2026 |
What this means for landlords
Without a confirmed selective or additional scheme, most single-household lets won't need a council licence, but larger HMOs still need a mandatory HMO licence. Schemes change, so check the council page before you let.
Fees: see mandatory
Bromley licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Bromley?
If you let property in Bromley, the licensing picture is: no selective or additional scheme is confirmed from official sources.
How much is a landlord licence in Bromley?
As stated on the official source: see mandatory.
When does the licensing scheme in Bromley end?
We couldn't confirm an end date from an official source, so check with the council.
When was this page last checked?
We last checked the official source on 12 October 2026. Schemes change, so confirm with the council before you apply.
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