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HMO licence applications in Barnet.

Licensing rules in Barnet: which schemes the council runs, what it charges and the documents it asks for. We prepare and submit the application for you.

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Licensing schemes in Barnet

Applies everywhere

Mandatory HMO licence

5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.

Council fee: £1,872, paid in two instalments (about £1,061 + £811), plus £37 per unit over five.

Additional

Additional HMO licence

Borough-wide, all 24 wards. 3+ people, 2+ households. 27 Oct 2022 to 26 Oct 2027.

Council fee: £1,872 (same as mandatory)

Selective: coming

Selective licence

None in force. Consulted Jun–Sep 2026 on 10 wards: Burnt Oak, Childs Hill, Colindale North, Colindale South, Cricklewood, Finchley Church End, Friern Barnet, Golders Green, Hendon, West Hendon. Proposed fee around £910.

Council fee: Not yet set

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What counts as one household?

One household is a person living alone, or a couple (married, civil partners or living together as a couple), together with any relatives living with them: parents, grandparents, children and step-children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, nephews and nieces, and cousins. Foster children and live-in carers or au pairs count as part of the household too.

Examples: a mum, dad, two children and a grandparent are 1 household. Two brothers sharing with a friend are 2 households. Four unrelated sharers are 4 households.

Not sure? Count the bedrooms let to different people or families. In a shared house each separately let bedroom is usually its own household, and a couple sharing a room is one household. If you leave households blank, we'll estimate one household per bedroom.

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How much is an HMO licence in Barnet?

LicenceCouncil feeOur fee
Mandatory HMO licence£1,872 (+£37/unit over 5)£400
Additional HMO licence£1,872 (same as mandatory)£350

The council's fee for a typical 5-room HMO, as a guide. You pay council fees directly to the council; our fee is separate. Renewals and variations: £150.

Discounts

10% off the first instalment for accredited landlords and registered charities.

What Barnet Council asks for

Most London councils ask for a gas safety certificate, EICR, fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates, fire risk assessment, EPC, floor plans, tenancy agreements and the licence holder's details.

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Our prices

Mandatory HMO licence application: £400

Additional HMO licence application: £350

Selective licence application: £250

Licence renewal or variation: £150

Council fees are separate and paid directly to the council.

Applying in Barnet: step by step

  1. Enquiry
    Tell us about the property and who lives there.
  2. Fixed quote
    We confirm which Barnet licence you need and send a price.
  3. Upload documents
    Your private portal shows exactly what we need.
  4. We prepare the pack
    Forms, plans and supporting papers, checked against what Barnet Council asks for.
  5. You sign
    You review the draft and sign the declarations.
  6. Submission & follow-up
    We submit it to Barnet Council and handle routine questions.

Barnet licensing questions

Do I need an HMO licence in Barnet?

If 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, you need a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in Barnet. Barnet also licenses smaller HMOs under an additional scheme: borough-wide, all 24 wards. 3+ people, 2+ households. 27 Oct 2022 to 26 Oct 2027. Selective licensing is being considered: none in force. Consulted Jun–Sep 2026 on 10 wards: Burnt Oak, Childs Hill, Colindale North, Colindale South, Cricklewood, Finchley Church End, Friern Barnet, Golders Green, Hendon, West Hendon. Proposed fee around £910. Use our free licence checker to see what applies at your address.

How much does an HMO licence cost in Barnet?

Barnet Council's fee for a mandatory HMO licence: £1,872, paid in two instalments (about £1,061 + £811), plus £37 per unit over five. Additional HMO licence: £1,872 (same as mandatory). Our fee for preparing the application is separate: £400 mandatory, £350 additional, £250 selective.

Are there discounts on Barnet licence fees?

10% off the first instalment for accredited landlords and registered charities. Discounts usually have to be claimed when you apply, so we include the evidence in your pack.

What documents does Barnet Council ask for?

Most London councils ask for a gas safety certificate, EICR, fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates, fire risk assessment, EPC, floor plans, tenancy agreements and the licence holder's details. We check everything before it goes in, and your private portal shows exactly what's still needed.

How do I apply for a licence in Barnet?

We handle it for you. We confirm which licence you need, prepare the forms, plans and supporting documents, and you review the pack and sign the declarations. Then we submit it to Barnet Council and deal with routine questions. Get a fixed-price quote to start.

How long does a Barnet licence last?

Usually up to 5 years. Councils can give a shorter licence, often 1 year, where they have concerns or the property doesn't have planning consent for HMO use.

Information checked on 7 November 2026. Councils change fees every April and review their schemes, so we confirm the current position for your address before quoting.

Sources: London Property Licensing · Kamma guide · NRLA Sept 2026

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