Do I need an HMO licence in Bromley? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Bromley, 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. Bromley runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £2,648, paid directly to Bromley. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
Check & start my Bromley application — £599
- 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 licensing
- Council fee
- £2,648
- Processing time
- check with Bromley
- Article 4
- check with Bromley
How much does an HMO licence cost in Bromley?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Bromley is £2,648, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £1,589 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £1,059 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £2,648 |
| 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 Bromley
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
Article 4 directions in Bromley
Article 4 status — check with Bromley.
Local rules in Bromley
- £2,648 for up to 5 units (Part 1 £1,589 + Part 2 £1,059), 2026/27 schedule; +£530 per additional unit over 5.
- Mandatory scheme only - no additional or selective licensing (3-4 person HMOs not licensable).
- Most expensive council in this batch despite no extra schemes.
How long does it take in Bromley?
Bromley does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Bromley when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Bromley?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Bromley is £2,648. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Bromley?
Bromley does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Bromley when we submit your application.
Does Bromley have additional or selective licensing?
Bromley operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Bromley for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Bromley HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Bromley HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Bromley.
Renting a shared home in Bromley? 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 Bromley 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 £2,648) 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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