HMO services in the West Midlands
Midlands HMO covers the West Midlands for HMO conversions, licensing and compliance, management and investor services, with each council's rules checked for every address.
We cover 58 towns and city areas in the West Midlands. Pick a service below or choose a town.
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Our services in the West Midlands
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HMO conversions and refurbishment
Licensing and compliance
Management and guaranteed rent
Investor services
HMO licensing and planning decisions in the West Midlands are made by 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City Council | In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028 | In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028 | In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020 |
| Coventry City Council | In force Whole city, 4 May 2025 to 3 May 2030 | None found | In part of the area 11 wards, including Earlsdon, Foleshill, Lower and Upper Stoke, Radford, St Michael's and Westwood, since 30 September 2023 |
| Dudley Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | In force Whole borough, since 15 September 2023 |
| Sandwell Council | In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029 | None found | Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked |
| Solihull Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Proposed The council is exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked |
| Walsall Council | In part of the area Nine wards: Palfrey, Paddock, Pleck and St Matthew's (to 31 August 2027), and Bentley and Darlaston North, Birchills Leamore, Blakenall, Darlaston South and Willenhall South (to 30 June 2028) | None found | In force Whole borough, since 1 October 2025 |
| City of Wolverhampton Council | Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for smaller HMOs | Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for designated areas | In force Whole city, since 14 September 2017 |
Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council.
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