Landlord licensing in London Borough of Barnet
London · England
Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.
- Additional licensing
- Barnet Council has not designated any areas for additional licensing as of September 2026. Therefore, only mandatory HMOs require an HMO licence. Landlords should check the council's website for any future scheme designations.
- Selective licensing
- Barnet Council operates selective licensing in the designated wards of Burnt Oak and Colindale. Landlords of all private rented properties in these areas, including single-family lets, must obtain a licence. This scheme began on 1 June 2024 and runs for five years. Check the council's website for scheme details and any future designations.
- Typical fees
- Licence fees for Barnet's property licensing schemes vary by scheme type, property size, and whether an application is new or a renewal. Discounts may apply for accredited landlords. Exact fees are published on the council's property licensing website.
- Towns covered
- Barnet
What this means for you
If you let a property in the London Borough of Barnet area, first confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people from two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs in specific areas, and selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in designated areas, including single-family lets. Check current designations before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaced fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ended section 21 'no-fault' evictions. A national landlord database and ombudsman are now in effect. Ensure you have a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection with prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.
Official links
Licensing designations, fees and boundaries change regularly. This page is a general summary, not legal advice — always confirm the position for the exact address with London Borough of Barnet before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.