Do I need an HMO licence in Barnet? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Barnet, an HMO licence is required where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Barnet operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,872, paid directly to Barnet. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
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- Licence needed?
- Yes, where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
- Schemes in operation
- Mandatory, Additional licensing
- Council fee
- £1,872
- Processing time
- check with Barnet
- Article 4
- check with Barnet
How much does an HMO licence cost in Barnet?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Barnet is £1,872, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £1,061 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £811 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,872 |
| Get HMO Licence — we do it for you | £599 |
| Measured floor plan where the council requires a scaled plan | Price on request |
| Fire risk assessment where required for the licence | Price on request |
Verified 2026-06-20
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Barnet
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Barnet operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
Article 4 directions in Barnet
Article 4 status — check with Barnet.
Local rules in Barnet
- Fees updated 1 January 2026; £1,872 covers a 5-year licence up to 5 units, plus £37 per extra unit over 5.
- Additional HMO scheme runs to 26 October 2027 (3-4 person HMOs licensable).
- Online applications only since 31 October 2024; 10% off Fee 1 for accredited landlords/charities.
How long does it take in Barnet?
Barnet does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Barnet when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Barnet?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Barnet is £1,872. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Barnet?
Barnet does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with Barnet when we submit your application.
Does Barnet have additional or selective licensing?
Barnet operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Barnet HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Barnet HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Barnet.
Renting a shared home in Barnet? You may need an HMO licence.
Operating an unlicensed HMO risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence, plus a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months’ rent (Renters' Rights Act 2025).
We handle the whole application for £599.
Doing it yourself is the best part of a day — chasing certificates and decoding your council’s forms. We give you that day back: about five minutes from you, and we handle the rest.
Start my Barnet application — £599What you get
- Your day back — about five minutes of input from you, not a day of paperwork
- We complete and submit the full application to your council
- All the right forms for your council’s scheme
- A document checklist so nothing is missed
- A specialist review before submission
- Email support throughout
The council’s own fee (around £1,872) is paid directly to the council — no markup.
If we make an error that gets your application rejected as incomplete, we fix it free. We can never guarantee a licence. That decision is the council’s.
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