Brighton and Hove City Council — landlord licensing reference

Brighton and Hove City Council — South East.

Selective licensing: designated areas only. Selective licensing scheme covering Kemptown, Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Queens Park, and Whitehawk & Marina wards.

Additional HMO licensing: city-wide scheme confirmed. Brighton and Hove states there are two HMO licensing schemes in the city. Additional HMO licensing applies to HMOs of 2 or more storeys with 3 or 4 unrelated occupiers and runs from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2029, with a licence running from the date of application until the scheme's end. Mandatory licensing applies to HMOs occupied by 5 or more unrelated occupiers.

Council licensing page: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-landlords/selective-licensing

Council HMO page: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/private-landlords/houses-multiple-occupation/hmo-licence-fees-discounts-and-exemptions

Last verified: 2026-08-16.

Reference data only — always check the council's own page before applying.