HMO Licensing in Wirral
Verify licence requirements and access official application links for Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council in North West. Typical licence cost: £650.
Wirral
Council website
Overview of HMO Licensing in Wirral
Wirral is a local authority in North West. HMO licensing here follows national mandatory rules for 5+ person properties.
Published licence fees for Wirral start from 650 (confirm current fees on the council website before applying).
Use the links below to apply for a licence, check for a public register, or find planning information.
HMO Licensing Data & Statistics for Wirral
Statistical summary surrounding HMOs of Wirral
152
Registered HMOs
Total number from public register(s)
N/A
Latest HMO Register
Public HMO Register Update
£650
Mandatory Licence Cost
Unitary, Local, District or Metropolitan
5 years
Mandatory Licence Length
From date of issue
N/A
Median Units
Average number of units per HMO
N/A
Median Occupants
Average number of occupants per HMO
N/A
Max Number Units
Largest HMO in the borough
N/A
Self Contained Ratio
Self contained units to non self contained
HMO Licensing in Wirral
Licence schemes operated
Councils may operate Mandatory (required by law for 5+ people), Additional, and/or Selective HMO licensing.
| Scheme | Description | This council |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | 5+ people, 2+ households | Yes (required by law) |
| Additional | Extends to smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people) | No |
| Selective | Applies to all privately rented properties in an area | No |
Additional/Selective derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
HMO Licence Register — Wirral
Searchable list of licensed HMOs in Wirral. Data from the council's public register. View the official Wirral HMO register
| Address | Licence No | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data coming soon | ||||
Contact & Location
Address
Wirral
PO Box 290 Brighton Street Wirral, Cheshire, CH27 9FQ
North West, England
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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Wirral
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Wirral?
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5+ people forming 2+ households sharing facilities. Always confirm current requirements with the council.
- Does Wirral have additional or selective licensing?
- Wirral enforces mandatory HMO licensing. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced—confirm with the council for the latest information.
- How many licensed HMOs are there in Wirral?
- HMO register data may not be publicly available for Wirral. Contact the council directly for register information.