What are the HMO licence requirements in Dudley?

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 Dudley have additional or selective licensing?

Dudley 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.

How do I apply for an HMO licence in Dudley?

Applications are made directly to Dudley, 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.

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HMO Licensing in Dudley

166 licensed HMOs

£? typical fee

MandatoryAdditionalSelective

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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Dudley?

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Dudley currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.

166 licensed HMOs are in our imported register.

Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people across licensed properties in Dudley.

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 Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 16 Mar 2026

Licensed HMO Statistics

Metric	Value	Context
Registered HMOs	166	Imported register
Latest licence issued	Mar 2026	Most recent issue date in register
Mandatory licence cost	Pending results	Awaiting council fee data
Mandatory licence length	5 years	From issue
Median occupants	6.0	Typical occupancy
Largest recorded HMO	27	Max occupants

Licence schemes

Scheme	Description	This council
Mandatory	5+ people, 2+ households	Required by law
Additional	Smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)	No
Selective	All private rentals in an area	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 Dudley?

Search licensed properties in Dudley from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Mar 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register

Fields published by the council (9 of 14)

AddressPostcodeLicence typeLicence noMax occupantsIssue dateExpiry dateLicencee nameAgent name

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166 licensed HMOs in the register

Address	Postcode	Licence No	Expiry	Units
1 Church Road,, Netherton, West, Midlands	DY2 0LY	LN/202400029	29 Apr 2029	6
1 Cook Avenue,, Dudley	DY2 8SP	LN/202500022	23 Sep 2030	6
10 Bank Street,, Brierley Hill, West, Midlands	DY5 3DA	LN/2022000168	1 Nov 2027	5
10 Burton Road,, Dudley, DY1 3TB.	DY1 3TB	LN/201700139	8 Mar 2027	6
10 Queens Cross,, Dudley, West, Midlands	DY1 1QU	LN/202100009	13 Apr 2026	6
100 Brierley Hill Road,, Wordsley,, Stourbridge, West, Midlands	DY8 5SP	LN/202100030	22 Aug 2026	5
102 Cole Street,, Netherton, Dudley,, West Midlands, DY2, 9PA	DY2 9PA	LN/202100019	10 Jun 2026	6
104 Dixons Green, Road, Dudley, West, Midlands	DY2 7DJ	LN/202400016	6 Mar 2029	8
108 Himley Road,, Dudley, West, Midlands	DY1 2QQ	LN/202500003	26 Feb 2030	10
109 Dixons Green, Road, Dudley, DY2, 7DJ.	DY2 7DJ	LN/201900018	30 Sep 2028	8
109 Hillside Road,, Dudley, West, Midlands	DY1 3RZ	LN/202400019	10 Apr 2029	5
11 Masters Lane,, Halesowen, B62 9HE.	B62 9HE	LN/201900012	30 Sep 2028	6
11 Porter Street, South, Dudley, DY2, 7DL.	DY2 7DL	LN/201700131	4 Jul 2027	8
111 High Street,, Pensnett, Brierley Hill,, DY5 4RN.	DY5 4RN	LN/201900046	30 Sep 2028	5
113 Ivanhoe Street,, Dudley, West, Midlands	DY2 0YD	LN/202400039	10 Jun 2029	5
114 Wellington Road,, Dudley	DY1 1UB	LN/202000003	22 Apr 2030	11
116 New Road,, Netherton, Dudley,, West Midlands, DY2, 9AY	DY2 9AY	LN/202200149	9 May 2027	6
12 Collett Close,, Amblecote,, Stourbridge, West, Midlands	DY8 4HS	LN/202100011	11 May 2026	6
12 Grange Road,, Dudley	DY1 2AJ	LN/201900166	21 May 2029	6
12 St Johns Road,, Dudley, West, Midlands	DY2 7JJ	LN/202200008	21 Feb 2027	6

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Dudley

What are the HMO licence requirements in Dudley?: 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 Dudley have additional or selective licensing?: Dudley 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 Dudley?: 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 Dudley?: Applications are made directly to Dudley, 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 Dudley about HMO licensing?

Office address

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The Council House, Priory Rd, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HF

West Midlands, England

Licensing enquiries

0300 555 2345

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