Harrow landlord licensing
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For landlords in Harrow, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Edgware & Roxeth (from 2 May 2026); Greenhill & Marlborough (6 July 2026); Wealdstone North & South (1 September 2026), starting 2 May 2026 / 6 July 2026 / 1 September 2026; additional HMO licensing covering Borough-wide (3-4 person HMOs). Mandatory HMO licensing also applies, as it does across England.
| Selective licensing | |
|---|---|
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | Edgware & Roxeth (from 2 May 2026); Greenhill & Marlborough (6 July 2026); Wealdstone North & South (1 September 2026) |
| Start | 2 May 2026 / 6 July 2026 / 1 September 2026 |
| End | each 5 yrs from start; other details: check with the council |
| Additional HMO licensing | |
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | Borough-wide (3-4 person HMOs) |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | Check with the council |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Check with the council |
| Fees as stated by the official source | Check with the council |
| Official source | https://www.harrow.gov.uk/licences/selective-licensing/6 |
| Last checked | 12 October 2026 |
What this means for landlords
If your property is in the selective licensing area, you need a licence for each rented home there, not just for HMOs. The scheme runs until each 5 yrs from start; other details: check with the council.
Smaller HMOs that fall below the mandatory threshold may still need a licence under the additional scheme. Check the end date with the council.
Fees: check with the council.
Harrow licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Harrow?
For landlords in Harrow, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Edgware & Roxeth (from 2 May 2026); Greenhill & Marlborough (6 July 2026); Wealdstone North & South (1 September 2026), starting 2 May 2026 / 6 July 2026 / 1 September 2026; additional HMO licensing covering Borough-wide (3-4 person HMOs).
How much is a landlord licence in Harrow?
We couldn't confirm the fees from an official source, so check with the council.
When does the licensing scheme in Harrow end?
Per the official source, selective licensing runs until each 5 yrs from start; other details: 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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