HMO Licensing in Barnet

Like every London borough, Barnet enforces the Housing Act 2004 mandatory HMO licensing regime, and may operate its own additional licensing scheme on top of national rules. Requirements, fees, and processing times vary by council — we keep track of the current position so you don't have to.

We prepare your complete application, submit it directly to the Barnet council team, and handle all follow-up correspondence until your licence is granted.

Licensing status in Barnet

Additional licensing: borough-wide

Selective licensing: no scheme currently

Scheme update: The additional licensing scheme runs 27 October 2022 – 27 October 2027. A selective licensing scheme for Colindale/Burnt Oak wards has been proposed since 2022 but, as far as we can verify, has not yet been formally designated.

Council fees (separate from our service fee):

Mandatory HMO licence: reported around £1,560 plus roughly £31 per unit above five occupants (published figure not independently verified against the council's own fee page)

Council fees are reviewed periodically and vary by property size — we'll confirm the current rate for your property before you commit.

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Additional HMO Licence

£300+VAT

For HMOs with 3–4 tenants in boroughs requiring additional licensing.

✓Full application preparation
✓Council submission & liaison
✓Borough-specific expertise
✓48hr response guarantee

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Mandatory HMO Licence

£500+VAT

For properties with 5+ tenants from 2+ households anywhere in England.

✓Full application preparation
✓Council submission & liaison
✓Fire safety compliance review
✓48hr response guarantee

Apply Now — £500+VAT

Barnet HMO Licensing FAQ

You will need a mandatory HMO licence if your property is rented to 5 or more people from 2 or more households, regardless of borough. Barnet operates a borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme, covering smaller HMOs (3+ tenants from 2+ households) that fall below the mandatory threshold.

Our service fee is £300+VAT for an Additional HMO Licence and £500+VAT for a Mandatory HMO Licence. On top of that, Barnet's council charges its own fee separately: the mandatory HMO licence fee is reported around £1,560 plus roughly £31 per unit above five occupants (published figure not independently verified against the council's own fee page). Council fees are reviewed periodically, so we'll always confirm the current rate before you proceed.

Council processing times vary between 8-16 weeks depending on the borough. We submit your complete, fully-compliant application within days of receiving your information.

Operating an unlicensed HMO is a criminal offence anywhere in London. Under the Renters' Rights Act, councils can now impose civil penalties of up to £40,000 per offence, and tenants can claim back up to 24 months' rent via a Rent Repayment Order.

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