HMO Licensing in Barnet
Browse all 1,106 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Barnet Borough Council in London. Typical licence cost: £1,512.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Barnet?
Barnet Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Barnet currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
1,106 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,512.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 5.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Barnet.
Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Barnet Borough Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 2 Feb 2028
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 1,106 |
| Latest licence issued | Feb 2028 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £1,512 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median units | 5.0 |
| Median occupants | 5.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 20 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 9 |
Typical all-in cost: £2,111 (£599 + £1,512 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Barnet?
Search licensed properties in Barnet from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Feb 2028. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (9 of 14)
Property search
1,106 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Alba Gardens London | HMOM/20/63562 | 6 |
| 1 Alyth Gardens London | HMOM/23/68706 | 5 |
| 1 Brentfield Gardens London | HMOM/20/62481 | 8 |
| 1 Edgwarebury Gardens Edgware | HMOME/22/65458 | 8 |
| 1 Elizabeth Close Barnet | HMOAA/22/67638 | 6 |
| 1 Falkland Avenue London | HMOM/21/65238 | 6 |
| 1 Grosvenor Road London | HMOM/23/67675 | 5 |
| 1 Holders Hill Avenue London | HMOM/23/68841 | 5 |
| 1 Ibsley Way Cockfosters | HMOM/21/64698 | 6 |
| 1 Kestrel Close London | HMOAA/20/62773 | 4 |
| 1 Oakfield Road London | HMOM/23/69223 | 6 |
| 1 Portman Gardens London | HMOM/23/68009 | 6 |
| 1 Rookery Close London | HMOM/21/63784 | 5 |
| 1 Wallcote Avenue London | HMOM/23/69191 | 6 |
| 10 Bell Lane London | HMOM/22/66043 | 6 |
| 10 Brentfield Gardens London | HMOM/22/66596 | 6 |
| 10 Cromwell Road London | HMOM/23/69247 | 5 |
| 10 Cyprus Road London | HMOM/21/64202 | 5 |
| 10 Golders Way London | HMOM/22/67639 | 5 |
| 10 Guildown Avenue London | HMOME/19/61128 | 5 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Barnet
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Barnet?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does Barnet have additional or selective licensing?
- Barnet is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Barnet?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Barnet?
- Applications are made directly to Barnet, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact Barnet about HMO licensing?
Office address
Barnet
HMO Licensing Team, Environmental Health, London Borough of Barnet, 2 Bristol Avenue, Greater London, NW9 4EW
London, England
Licensing enquiries
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