Borough Council

HMO Licensing in East Staffordshire

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£? typical fee
MandatoryAdditionalSelective

Check HMO licence requirements and access official application links for East Staffordshire Borough Council in West Midlands. Typical licence cost: £550.

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East Staffordshire council website

East Staffordshire

Council website

What are the HMO licensing requirements in East Staffordshire?

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

The mandatory licence fee is £550.

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 East Staffordshire Borough 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

MetricValue
Registered HMOsPending results
Mandatory licence cost£550
Mandatory licence length5 years

Typical all-in cost: £1,149 (£599 + £550 council).

Licence schemes

SchemeThis council
MandatoryRequired by law
AdditionalNo
SelectiveNo

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 East Staffordshire?

AgentHMO has not yet imported searchable register data for this council. Use the official link below while results are pending. View the council's official register

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Register data is pending for this council.

Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in East Staffordshire

What are the HMO licence requirements in East Staffordshire?
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 East Staffordshire have additional or selective licensing?
East Staffordshire 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 East Staffordshire?
AgentHMO has not yet imported searchable register data for East Staffordshire. Use the official council register link in the HMO register section below — currently published as a PDF. For legal confirmation on a specific property, check directly with the council licensing team.
How do I apply for an HMO licence in East Staffordshire?
Applications are made directly to East Staffordshire, 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 East Staffordshire about HMO licensing?

Office address

East Staffordshire

PO Box 8045 Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 9JG

West Midlands, England

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From £1,149 typical — we handle the application for East Staffordshire.

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