London Borough of Enfield

Enfield HMO licensing: what applies and what to submit

Enfield is covered by selective licensing across 17 wards. We supply the certificates Enfield’s licensing team typically asks to see — gas, electrical, fire safety and energy — from one visit, with reports usually issued within 24 hours.

Serving landlords, agents and property managers across Edmonton, Palmers Green, Southgate, Enfield Town and the rest of Enfield.

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Which licence applies

Licensing schemes in Enfield

Licence	Applies to	Notes
Mandatory HMO licence	5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing facilities	National rule; applies in Enfield and does not expire.
Selective licence	Privately rented homes occupied by 1 or 2 people, or one family, in 17 designated wards	Enfield splits the fee into a non-refundable first part and a second part.

A property needs only one licence. The council decides which applies from the number of occupants and your location, but the fee is taken before the assessment, so check first. Send us your postcode and the number of people living there and we will tell you which one it is.

The application

Documents Enfield typically asks to see

Most London councils ask for the same core documents. Enfield may ask for more or fewer depending on the licence type, so check its current application form. We cover every item below from one appointment, so tenants are disturbed once.

Document	What it must show
Floor plan	Every floor level, room uses and room sizes in square metres
EICR	Electrical Installation Condition Report covering every circuit and consumer unit
Gas Safety (CP12)	Current certificate where the property has a gas supply
Fire alarm test certificate	Current test certificate for the installed detection system
Emergency lighting certificate	Where emergency lighting is fitted
Fire Risk Assessment	Written assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
EPC	Whole-building energy performance certificate

Pricing

Certificate packs for Enfield HMOs

Pack	Includes	From (up to 4 lettable rooms)
Licence Essentials	Gas Safety (CP12), EICR, EPC	£395
Full Licence Pack	Essentials plus Fire Risk Assessment, Legionella and PAT testing	£795
Complete Pack	Everything above plus an asbestos management survey of common parts	£995

Prices are confirmed in writing before any visit is booked. Larger Enfield properties are quoted on room count. Managing 3 or more properties? Ask about portfolio pricing.

Areas we cover

Where we work in Enfield

We attend properties across Edmonton, Palmers Green, Southgate, Enfield Town, Ponders End, Enfield Lock and the surrounding streets. Typical postcodes include EN1, EN2, EN3, N9, N13, N18, N21.

Questions

Enfield HMO licensing FAQs

Do I need an HMO licence in Enfield?

If 5 or more people from 2 or more households share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, yes — a mandatory licence applies in every English borough. Check the schemes above and the council page for your street.

Which certificates should I get first?

The gas safety certificate and EICR are the most commonly requested and the most likely to hold up an application if missing or out of date. We can supply all seven documents from one visit.

How long does it take?

We confirm a fixed quote and the earliest visit the same day, and reports are usually emailed within 24 hours of the visit, formatted to attach to Enfield’s application.

Do you submit the application for me?

No. We supply the documents; the licence application is made by the licence holder or their agent.

What happens if I do not licence?

Unlicensed HMOs can face civil penalties of up to £40,000 and Rent Repayment Orders of up to 24 months’ rent for offences committed from 1 May 2026, plus possible prosecution.

Reviewed 2 October 2026 against public council information. Licensing schemes and fees change — confirm current requirements with Enfield Council (enfield.gov.uk) before applying.