Selective licensing · London Borough of Barnet
Proposed selective licensing scheme for ten wards (2026 consultation; council document title: Proposals for a privately rented property licensing scheme 2027 to 2032)
- Status
- Proposed
- Fee
- Proposed: £910 per property, paid in two parts: £473 when you apply and £437 once the council decides to grant the licence. The council says this could rise to £928 (£482 and £446) from 1 January 2027 with inflation. Accredited landlords, landlords using an accredited managing agent and registered charities would get 10% off the first part.
- Applies to
- Proposed: privately rented homes let to one person, two sharers or one family in ten wards: Burnt Oak, Childs Hill, Colindale North, Colindale South, Cricklewood, Finchley Church End, Friern Barnet, Golders Green, Hendon and West Hendon. Some streets in regeneration areas of Colindale North, Colindale South and West Hendon would be left out. HMOs that need a mandatory or additional licence wouldn't need a selective one.
Our records last verified 18 October 2026 · council designation page
Area covered
The scheme’s area lies within these wards: Burnt Oak, Childs Hill, Colindale North, Colindale South, Cricklewood, Finchley Church End, Friern Barnet, Golders Green, Hendon, West Hendon. The council publishes the exact area as a map or a street list, so check your address against it.
What this means for landlords
Selective licensing applies to privately rented homes of any size in the designated area, including single lets. Letting an unlicensed property inside the area can mean a civil penalty of up to £40,000 and a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent.
Is your property inside the scheme area?
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