Running an HMO in Codsall means keeping South Staffordshire Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.
Because we also build and repair HMOs, problems found at an inspection can be priced and fixed by the same team.
HMO rules in South Staffordshire Council
| Rule | South Staffordshire Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against South Staffordshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm South Staffordshire Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether South Staffordshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO feasibility appraisals for Codsall landlords
Our HMO appraisals in Codsall start with the address: we check the local council's licensing schemes, any Article 4 direction and its amenity standards for kitchens and bathrooms, then measure each room against the national minimum sizes to find the likely room count.
For houses in Codsall and elsewhere in Staffordshire, the appraisal also covers the planning route, building regulations and fire implications, a guide build cost range and the main risks. It is property information, not a valuation or financial advice.
- Building regulations and fire safety implications
- Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
- Planning route: C4, sui generis or Article 4
- Licensing position for the address
- Guide build cost range and key risks listed
HMO feasibility appraisals near Codsall
- Tettenhall 2.4 miles
- Penn 5.3 miles
- Wednesfield 5.4 miles
- Wombourne 6.7 miles
- Sedgley 7 miles
- Bilston 7.1 miles
