Complete your HMO Licence application

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Help with your application

To apply for your HMO licence, you will need to:

  • provide all required information in the application form
  • pay the HMO licence fee in two stages, stage 1 fee with the application, stage 2 fee immediately after completion of the initial inspection
  • submit a floorplan
  • submit the latest gas safety report
  • submit the current electrical installation condition report

You may need to provide a separate signed declaration if the proposed licence holder is different to the applicant.

We will assess the property against our HMO Standards Policy 2022 and may add conditions in order to meet our current standards.

Apply for an HMO licence

To apply for a houses in multiple occupation (HMO) licence, you will need to complete the form and email it to hmos@barnet.gov.uk:

HMO Licensing Application Form 2023 to 2024 (ODT, 126 KB)

Contact us for help

An assisted application is available for a slightly higher fee if you need help with your application and would like an officer to complete it on your behalf.

Please email hmos@barnet.gov.uk or contact one of the team on 020 8359 5355.

HMO licence renewal

You need to make a new HMO licence application: 

  • before it expires
  • if it has expired
  • if you wish you change licence holder