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London Borough of Brent has a live landlord licensing scheme

London Borough Β· London Β· Last researched 2026-08-28

Selective licensing in London Borough of Brent

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Selective licensing scheme 1 (3 wards); runs 2023-08-01 to 2028-07-31; coverage: partial; fee: Β£640 (Selective licence application), Β£600 (Selective licence renewal)

Designated areas: Dollis Hill, Harlesden and Kensal Green, Willesden Green. Partial-coverage schemes only apply on specific streets β€” check the council's own boundary map for your exact address.

High confidence β€” verified on the council's own site. Sources: https://www.brent.gov.uk/housing/landlords/property-licensing Β· https://www.londonpropertylicensing.co.uk/brent/

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Selective licensing scheme 2 (18 wards); runs 2024-04-01 to 2029-03-31; coverage: partial; fee: Β£640 (Selective licence application), Β£600 (Selective licence renewal)

Designated areas: Alperton, Barnhill, Brondesbury Park, Cricklewood and Mapesbury, Kenton, Kilburn, Kingsbury, Northwick Park, Preston, Queens Park, Queensbury, Roundwood (+6 more). Partial-coverage schemes only apply on specific streets β€” check the council's own boundary map for your exact address.

High confidence β€” verified on the council's own site. Sources: https://www.brent.gov.uk/housing/landlords/property-licensing Β· https://www.londonpropertylicensing.co.uk/brent/

Additional licensing in London Borough of Brent

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Borough-wide additional (HMO) licensing 2026; runs 2026-02-02 to 2031-02-01; coverage: borough-wide; fee: Β£1040 (Additional licence application), Β£940 (Additional licence renewal)

Designated areas: All 22 wards. Partial-coverage schemes only apply on specific streets β€” check the council's own boundary map for your exact address.

High confidence β€” verified on the council's own site. Sources: https://www.brent.gov.uk/housing/landlords/property-licensing Β· https://www.londonpropertylicensing.co.uk/brent/

National obligations that apply everywhere in England

These apply regardless of London Borough of Brent's own licensing rules β€” every England landlord is on the hook for these:

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Information, not legal advice. Compiled from public sources on 2026-08-28; licensing schemes change on a weeks-to-months cadence, not annually, so always confirm directly with London Borough of Brent before relying on this for a real letting decision. Overall confidence for this page: high.