HMO Licensing in Sandwell
Browse all 291 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in West Midlands. Typical licence cost: £846.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Sandwell?
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Sandwell currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
291 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £846.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Sandwell.
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 Sandwell Metropolitan 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 · Last reviewed 5 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 291 |
| Latest licence issued | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £846 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 3.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 30 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 4 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,445 (£599 + £846 council).
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 Sandwell?
Search licensed properties in Sandwell from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Jun 2026. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (9 of 14)
Property search
291 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Causeway Green Road Oldbury West Midlands | FS-Case-807469595 | 30 |
| 1 Dunsford Road Smethwick West Midlands | FS Case-524348899 | 5 |
| 1 GALTON DRIVE, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM | M-110002-00241-43221-x100 | 12 |
| 1 GRANGE ROAD, WEST BROMWICH | M-070026-00235-40421-x106 | 11 |
| 1 Kendrick Street West Bromwich | FS-Case-806902553 | 12 |
| 1 MARRIOTT ROAD, SMETHWICK | M-110016-00255-43721-x133 | 12 |
| 1 Mason Street, West Bromwich | FS-Case-611792871 | 6 |
| 1 Pound Road , Wednesbury | FS-Case-799588153 | 5 |
| 1 Woodward Street West Bromwich West Midlands | FS-CASE-489083734 | 6 |
| 10 ANDERSON ROAD, SMETHWICK | M-100028-00222-42721-x146 | 6 |
| 10 Dale Street Smethwick West Midlands | FS-Case-821050278 | 4 |
| 10 Shireland Road, Smethwick, West Midlands | FS-CASE-543344422 | 5 |
| 10 Wharfedale Street Wednesbury | FS-Case-714960951 | 6 |
| 101 Dudley Road Tipton West Midlands | FS-Case-658120036 | 5 |
| 102 Poplar Road Smethwick West Midlands | FS-Case-732635459 | 5 |
| 103 Salisbury Road Smethwick West Midlands | FS-Case-717232424 | 4 |
| 104 HAGLEY ROAD WEST, SMETHWICK | M-020004-00019-23720-x137 | 6 |
| 105a Locarno Road, Tipton, West Midlands | FS-Case- 5457684827 | 5 |
| 109 Green Lawns St Marks Road Tipton West Midlands | FS-Case-733880107 | 3 |
| 109 PERROTT STREET, BIRMINGHAM | M-080027-00225-29520-x116 | 8 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Sandwell
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Sandwell?
- 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 Sandwell have additional or selective licensing?
- Sandwell 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 Sandwell?
- 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 Sandwell?
- Applications are made directly to Sandwell, 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 Sandwell about HMO licensing?
Office address
Sandwell
Sandwell Council House, Freeth St, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DB
West Midlands, England
Licensing enquiries
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