Before you begin

Register for an account to allow the form to be saved as you progress. You can create an account by clicking on the ‘Log in to save’ icon above. Creating an account is free and enables you to return to the form at a later time.

You do not need to create an account to submit the application but you will not be able to save your progress and return to the form.

You will need all of the following to complete your application

  • Full address of the HMO
  • Need to know if you are applying for a mandatory or additional licence
  • Names, addresses, dates of birth and contact details of persons or organisations with an interest in the property, such as freeholders, leaseholders, managing agents, mortgage provider or parties with charges against the property
  • Checked if the proposed licence holder, proposed manager and all the people to be involved in the management of the property are fit and proper persons to hold a licence or manage an HMO
  • Gas Safety Certificate if gas is in the property, dated within 12 months. (If the property does not have a gas supply then proof will need to be provided. Please upload this in the gas certificate document upload)
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report, dated within 5 years
  • Fire Alarm Test Certificate
  • Emergency Lighting Test Certificate
  • Portable Appliance Test (PAT) Certificate
  • Energy Performance Certificate
  • Accreditation Scheme or National Landlord Association members valid certificate, only required if you are a member
  • A floorplan
  • Property facilities, including information on bathrooms, WCs and kitchens/cooking facilities
  • Evidence the property has planning permission or benefits from existing planning use
  • Information about the HMO’s structure, fire precautions and management arrangements
  • Notifying relevant parties that you intend to apply for an HMO Licence
  • Payment card details
  • For more information see our HMO application checklist

    Help with your application

    If you require any further advice please refer to the HMO Licensing web pages. If you are unable to find the information you require then email the team hmos@barnet.gov.uk or contact 020 8359 5355

    If you would like details on how we use information in our work as a Local Housing Authority with respect to our private sector housing then please take a look at the Housing Regulatory Services privacy notice.