Do I need an HMO licence in Brent? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Brent, an HMO licence is required where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Brent operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,040, paid directly to Brent. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
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- Licence needed?
- Yes, where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
- Schemes in operation
- Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £1,040
- Processing time
- check with Brent
- Article 4
- check with Brent
How much does an HMO licence cost in Brent?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Brent is £1,040, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £540 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £500 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,040 |
| Get HMO Licence — we do it for you | £599 |
| Measured floor plan where the council requires a scaled plan | Price on request |
| Fire risk assessment where required for the licence | Price on request |
Verified 2026-06-20
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Brent
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Brent operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
- Brent operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in Brent
Article 4 status — check with Brent.
Local rules in Brent
- Fees changed 2 February 2026: mandatory and additional both £1,040 (Part A £540 + Part B £500); mandatory adds £25 per room over 5.
- New borough-wide Additional HMO scheme in force from 2 February 2026 (3-4 person HMOs).
- Selective licensing across all wards except Wembley Park; £40 LLAS discount.
How long does it take in Brent?
Brent does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Brent when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Brent?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Brent is £1,040. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Brent?
Brent does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Brent when we submit your application.
Does Brent have additional or selective licensing?
Brent operates Mandatory, Additional, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Brent HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Brent HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Brent.
Renting a shared home in Brent? You may need an HMO licence.
Operating an unlicensed HMO risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence, plus a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months’ rent (Renters' Rights Act 2025).
We handle the whole application for £599.
Doing it yourself is the best part of a day — chasing certificates and decoding your council’s forms. We give you that day back: about five minutes from you, and we handle the rest.
Start my Brent application — £599What you get
- Your day back — about five minutes of input from you, not a day of paperwork
- We complete and submit the full application to your council
- All the right forms for your council’s scheme
- A document checklist so nothing is missed
- A specialist review before submission
- Email support throughout
The council’s own fee (around £1,040) is paid directly to the council — no markup.
If we make an error that gets your application rejected as incomplete, we fix it free. We can never guarantee a licence. That decision is the council’s.
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