HMO Licensing in Birmingham
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Birmingham?
Birmingham City Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Birmingham currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
1,226 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.
Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Birmingham City Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 1,226 |
| Mandatory licence cost | Pending results |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Birmingham?
Search licensed properties in Birmingham from the council's public register. The council has not published a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (5 of 14)
Property search
1,226 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Alton Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000001348 | — |
| 1 Croydon Road, Bournbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000002849 | — |
| 1 Exeter Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000001433 | — |
| 1 Hayes Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000003166 | — |
| 1 Heathfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000004596 | — |
| 1 Hilldrop Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000003391 | — |
| 1 Holly Grove, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000004608 | — |
| 1 Lime Avenue, Dawlish Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000002857 | — |
| 1 Newton Grove, Dartmouth Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000000603 | — |
| 1 Oakfield Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000002834 | — |
| 1 Poole Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000004530 | — |
| 1 Raddlebarn Court, 71a Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000002829 | — |
| 1 Selly Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000003306 | — |
| 1 Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000004607 | — |
| 1 Whateley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000004656 | — |
| 1 Woodville Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000001695 | — |
| 10 Alton Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000003076 | — |
| 10 Bournbrook Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000000555 | — |
| 10 Carlyle Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000001878 | — |
| 10 Cecil Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands | LN/000001110 | — |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Birmingham
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Birmingham?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does Birmingham have additional or selective licensing?
- Birmingham is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Birmingham?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Birmingham?
- Applications are made directly to Birmingham, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact Birmingham about HMO licensing?
Office address
Birmingham
Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1BB
West Midlands, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
Location map
Nearby councils
Other West Midlands authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.