HMO licensing in Enfield: fees, schemes and how to apply
Written by Sam Allcock · Last updated 23 August 2026 · Facts checked against Enfield Council's own published pages on the date above
Enfield's additional HMO licensing scheme has been running borough-wide since 1 September 2025, covering HMOs with 3 or 4 people forming 2+ households, at a fee of £1,450 (Enfield Council, checked 23 August 2026).
A new selective licensing scheme is due to start 1 September 2026 for single-household lets - the exact fee is reported inconsistently in the council's own materials as both £735 and £750, so confirm the precise current figure directly with the council.
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This is general information sourced from Enfield Council's own website, not legal advice - always confirm current fees and scheme dates with the council directly before you apply.
What's different about HMO licensing in Enfield?
Enfield's additional licensing scheme is already an established obligation for smaller HMO landlords, having launched in September 2025 after approval in March that year (Enfield Council, checked 23 August 2026).
Its selective licensing scheme is the newer, less settled part of the picture - due to start 1 September 2026, with fee figures that differ slightly between the council's own published pages, which is worth flagging to your accountant or letting agent rather than assuming a single number.
What does a licence cost in Enfield?
The additional HMO fee is confirmed; the new selective licence fee should be checked directly (Enfield Council, checked 23 August 2026).
Selective licence discounts reported for accredited landlords, multi-dwelling applications and EPC C+ properties - check the exact current fee on Enfield Council's own selective licensing page →
✓ Checked against Enfield Council, 23 August 2026
Does Enfield run additional or selective licensing?
| Scheme | Status in Enfield |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Borough-wide, applies to every large HMO (5+ occupants, 2+ households) |
| Additional licensing | Borough-wide, in force since 1 September 2025, covers HMOs with 3-4 people (2+ households) |
| Selective licensing | New scheme starts 1 September 2026, for single-household lets or 2 sharers not already HMO-licensed |
If your property is already licensed under mandatory or additional HMO licensing, you don't need a separate selective licence once that scheme starts.
How do you apply for a licence in Enfield?
You apply online through Enfield Council's property licensing service (Enfield Council, checked 23 August 2026).
- Check which scheme applies to your property and occupant numbers.
- Gather your documents - property details, gas and electrical safety certificates, floor plan.
- Apply online and pay Part 1 of the fee.
- Await the council's draft licence.
- Pay Part 2 and receive your licence.
How long does an Enfield HMO licence take?
Enfield Council's pages reviewed for this guide didn't set out a fixed processing timescale (checked 23 August 2026) - confirm current turnaround with the council's private sector housing team at prsh@enfield.gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an additional HMO licence cost in Enfield?
£1,450, payable in 2 parts, with discounts of £50-£150 reported as available from 1 September 2025.
When does Enfield's new selective licensing scheme start?
1 September 2026, for properties let to 1-2 people or a single-family household not already HMO-licensed.
How much will the new selective licence cost?
The council's own materials give two figures - £735 (2 parts) and £750 - so confirm the exact current fee directly with the council before budgeting.
Where do I apply for an Enfield HMO licence?
Directly through Enfield Council's own website - check which scheme applies, then apply and pay online.
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