HMO services in Staffordshire
From conversions to guaranteed rent, our HMO services in Staffordshire start with a measured survey and a check of each council's licensing and planning position.
We cover 26 towns and city areas in Staffordshire. Pick a service below or choose a town.
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Our services in Staffordshire
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HMO conversions and refurbishment
Licensing and compliance
Management and guaranteed rent
Investor services
Staffordshire is in the West Midlands. HMO licensing and planning decisions here are made by 9 councils, so the rules for a house depend on which one it falls in.
Every job starts the same way: a check of the council's rules for the address, a survey or review of the house, then written terms or a fixed written quote.
HMO rules by council
| Council | Additional licensing | Selective licensing | Article 4 (small HMOs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Chase District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| East Staffordshire Borough Council | None found | In part of the area Parts of Burton until 11 September 2027. A new scheme for 16 Burton streets runs 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031 | Not confirmed |
| Lichfield District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Proposed The council is investigating a borough-wide direction; none in force when checked |
| South Staffordshire Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Stafford Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Staffordshire Moorlands District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Stoke-on-Trent City Council | Proposed A citywide scheme was proposed in August 2026, subject to consultation | Not confirmed | In force Whole city, immediate direction from 23 October 2026. It lapses unless the council confirms it within six months |
| Tamworth Borough Council | Proposed Consultation on licensing three and four person HMOs closed 20 August 2026; no decision found | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council.
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