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HMO licensing in Bromley
London Borough of Bromley requires a mandatory licence for HMOs occupied by 5 or more people from 2 or more households. No additional or selective licensing scheme is currently in force in Bromley (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £2,648.
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £2,648
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in Bromley
London Borough of Bromley operates the national mandatory scheme. We found no additional or selective licensing scheme in force or proposed as of September 2026. Councils can introduce one after a public consultation, so it is worth setting an alert.
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £2,648. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
For a mandatory HMO licence of up to 5 units of accommodation: Part 1 (Licence Administration Fee, due at application) is £1,589; Part 2 (Licensing Fee, payable when a licence is granted) is £1,059; total £2,648. Each additional unit above 5 adds £318 to Part 1 and £212 to Part 2 (£530 per extra unit). The council's page did not state a separate renewal figure or accreditation discount. Licences run for 5 years.
Fee source: bromley.gov.uk (checked 5 October 2026). Fees change during the year, so check the council before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Single bedroom | 6.51 m² minimum floor area for one person over 10 (national statutory minimum under the Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018 -- no Bromley-specific figure was found). |
|---|---|
| Double bedroom | 10.22 m² minimum floor area for two people over 10. |
| Child under 10 | 4.64 m² minimum; a room under 4.64 m² must never be used as sleeping accommodation. |
National minimums for licensed HMOs are 6.51 m² for one adult and 10.22 m² for two adults; councils can apply higher local standards.
Fire safety requirements
- Licensed HMOs must meet the mandatory national HMO licence conditions, including a working smoke alarm system and a current fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Gas appliances require an annual safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer; electrical installations require an EICR at least every 5 years.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- Bathroom, WC and kitchen provision must be adequate for the number of permitted occupants, in line with the national mandatory HMO licence conditions and HHSRS assessment at inspection.
- No Bromley-specific amenity standards document was located; the council applies the statutory national minimum conditions to mandatory HMOs.
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Within the last 12 months for every gas appliance on the property.
- EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report, dated within the last 5 years.
- EPC — Valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with London Borough of Bromley before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.