- Status:
- Current consultation
- Start date:
- 15 July 2024
- Closing date:
- 07 October 2024
Details
Enfield Council, like all other councils across the country, must operate a mandatory HMO licensing scheme for larger houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). In September 2020, we introduced a borough-wide scheme known as additional HMO licensing to improve property conditions and management standards in smaller HMOs. The additional HMO licensing scheme applies to properties occupied by three or four unrelated people sharing amenities. The additional HMO licensing scheme ends on 31 August 2025.
We want to hear your views on our proposals for a further borough-wide additional HMO property licensing scheme.
The scheme, if approved, will build on the work already achieved through the current scheme to improve property conditions and management standards in HMO properties with a view to being introduced in September 2025.
We will consider all views and comments received to formulate our final proposals to be submitted to the Council’s Cabinet for consideration in Spring 2025.
You can find more information in the following supporting documents:
- Additional HMO Licensing Consultation – Evidence Pack (PDF)
- Appendix 1 – Housing Stock and Stressors Report – Metastreet 2024 (PDF)
- Appendix 2 – Proposed HMO Licence Conditions (PDF)
- Appendix 3 – Schedule of Fees, Charges and Discounts (PDF)
Who can participate in the consultation
We are keen to hear from London Borough of Enfield residents especially private tenants, landlords, managing and letting agents and any other stakeholder or organisation with an interest in the private rented sector.
How you can participate in the consultation
You can view and respond to the consultation by completing our online questionnaire (website).
Paper copies will be available at our four hub libraries (website) across the borough from 22 July 2024.
We are also holding two online public meetings on the following dates:
- Wednesday 4 September at 6:30pm (Reserve your place)
- Wednesday 25 September at 6:30pm (Reserve your place)
At these events, you can find out more and tell us your views on our proposals.
Closing date
7 October 2024 (11.59pm).
Further Information
If you have any queries or require help in sharing your views with us, please email hmo-consultation@enfield.gov.uk.