Harrow Council HMO licensing scheme expansion
Harrow Council decided in December 2025 to expand its Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing scheme.
Harrow Council's Cabinet decided in December 2025 to expand its licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), following a review of additional HMO licensing. This decision aims to cover areas or types of HMOs not previously included, with specific details outlined in the Additional HMO review report presented to the Cabinet.
The council conducted a consultation process with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders before making the decision to expand the scheme. The expansion was detailed in the Additional Houses of Multiple Occupancy Licensing report. No further meetings or decisions regarding the implementation of the expanded scheme have been reported since December 2025.
Key facts
- Harrow Council's Cabinet decided to expand the HMO licensing scheme on 18 December 2025. Source
- The decision followed a review of additional HMO licensing. Source
- The expansion covers areas or types of HMOs not previously included. Source
- A consultation process was conducted with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders. Source
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