How many councils are in West Midlands?

West Midlands has 29 local authorities in this directory. Each council enforces HMO licensing and may operate additional or selective schemes.

Does West Midlands have additional HMO licensing?

Check each council page for current licensing schemes. Additional licensing can be introduced or extended by councils.

Where can I find HMO register data for West Midlands?

This directory links to council HMO registers where available. We show 3,294 licensed HMOs across West Midlands from published registers.

HMO Licensing in West Midlands

29 councils with HMO licensing information in West Midlands.

29 councils

3,294 licensed HMOs

What are the HMO licensing requirements in West Midlands?

West Midlands has 29 local authorities responsible for HMO licensing. Mandatory licensing applies where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities.

3,294 licensed HMOs are recorded in published registers across West Midlands.

Browse council pages below for fees, register data, and official application links.

Source: Housing Act 2004 and local council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers

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Which councils in West Midlands have HMO licensing?

Councils with HMO licensing in West Midlands

BirminghamCity Council	1,226	—	—	—
BromsgroveDistrict Council	—	—	—	—
Cannock ChaseDistrict Council	—	—	—	£590
CoventryCity Council	—	—	—	£829
DudleyMetropolitan Borough Council	166	—	—	—
East StaffordshireBorough Council	—	—	—	£550
Herefordshire,County of	—	—	—	—
LichfieldCity Council	—	—	—	—
Malvern HillsDistrict Council	13	—	—	£734
Newcastle-under-LymeBorough Council	—	—	—	—

What other regions in England have HMO licensing?

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Common questions about HMO licensing in West Midlands

How many councils are in West Midlands?: West Midlands has 29 local authorities in this directory. Each council enforces HMO licensing and may operate additional or selective schemes.
Does West Midlands have additional HMO licensing?: Check each council page for current licensing schemes. Additional licensing can be introduced or extended by councils.
Where can I find HMO register data for West Midlands?: This directory links to council HMO registers where available. We show 3,294 licensed HMOs across West Midlands from published registers.

Summary

Councils29

Licensed HMOs3,294