All landlords who own or manage an HMO property must have a licence for each property. This will be either a mandatory HMO licence or additional HMO licence.
A mandatory licence is required if either of the following apply:
An additional HMO licence is required if:
A borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme started on 1 September 2020.
To check if your property is an HMO, see what is an HMO?
A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a building or part of a building that is occupied by three or more people, forming more than one household.
Occupants of HMOs usually share one or more amenities, such as a kitchen or bathroom.
Mandatory HMO licensing is a government scheme covering rented properties that:
Additional HMO licensing is a borough-wide scheme covering rented properties that:
You can view the register of all licensed properties within Enfield by visiting the property licence register.
Before applying for a licence, you will need the following information to complete your application:
In order for a landlord, letting or management agent to be granted a private rented property licence, they will need to demonstrate they are a 'fit and proper' person. This will involve making a declaration to confirm their status regarding any criminal offences.
Failure to meet the fit and proper person test may result in an application for a licence being refused.
In deciding whether someone is fit and proper, we must consider:
We may also decide a person is not fit and proper due to association with other persons not considered fit and proper and where this would affect the management of a licensed property. The proposed licence holder and managing agent, if applicable, must also be able to demonstrate that satisfactory management and financial arrangements are in place for the property.
You should make sure you're the appropriate person before applying for the licence. This is usually the property owner, the manager employed by the owner, or the person in receipt of the rent.
The licence holder should have the power to:
If the property is managed by someone other than the licence holder, such as a letting or managing agent, the licence holder should ensure:
A copy of the contract between the owner and the agent must be provided. This must include a declaration that the agent is fully aware and compliant with the licence conditions and there are satisfactory management arrangements in place.
Applications for a property licence from a non-UK resident will only be considered valid if there is a managing agent based in the UK. The managing agent must agree to the conditions and obligations imposed in the licence conditions by signing a declaration.
Applications from a limited company need to provide:
Applications will only be accepted from companies with a UK registered office.
HMO applications must be made online through the property licensing website.
The property licensing website - which you can access through phone, tablet and PC devices - allows you to make multiple licence applications, pay the licence fee and provide the necessary documentation. You will need to create a new user account before you can make a licence application.
For guidance on the application process and how to apply for a licence, view slides from our landlord forum (PDF).
We aim to process your application within 60 working days. If there is any information missing or more details are needed, we will contact you. It’s important the email address and contact numbers you provide in your application are correct and up to date.
The fee for a mandatory HMO licence with up to five lettable rooms is £1,100.
Part 1 is £660 and is due when the application is made. Part 2 is £440 and is payable when the licence is granted.
£125 per additional lettable room is due thereafter.
Number of lettable rooms | Part 1 fee | Part 2 fee |
---|---|---|
5
|
£660
|
£440
|
6
|
£735
|
£490
|
7
|
£810
|
£540
|
8
|
£885
|
£590
|
9
|
£960
|
£640
|
10
|
£1,035
|
£690
|
11 to 15
|
£1,410
|
£940
|
16 to 20
|
£1,785
|
£1,190
|
21 to 24
|
£2,160
|
£1,440
|
26 to 30
|
£2,535
|
£1,690
|
The fee for an additional licence is £900.
Part 1 is £550 and is due when the application is made. Part 2 is £350 and will be payable when the licence is granted.
Part 1 fee | Part 2 fee |
---|---|
£550
|
£350
|
You must use the property licensing website to make your licence application. You will need to apply at least two months before the current licence expires, to allow time for checks to be made and an inspection to be carried out.
You will need to use the property licensing website to request changes to an existing licence. This may include:
If you think that your property is exempt from the requirement of property licensing, contact the private rented sector licensing team by emailing prsh@enfield.gov.uk.
You can view the restricted register by visiting HMO licence register. We can send you a copy of the full register for a fee of £123.20, or you can view it free by contacting our main offices. If you want to request a copy or make an appointment to view the register, email hmolicensing@enfield.gov.uk.