HMOs in Solihull are licensed and regulated by Solihull Council. Before we manage, lease or appraise a house, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs.
We cover B91 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Solihull as anywhere else in the West Midlands.
HMO rules in Solihull Council
| Rule | Solihull 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 | Proposed The council is exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked |
Checked October 2026 against Solihull Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Solihull Council has said it is exploring an Article 4 direction for smaller HMOs. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Solihull Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO feasibility appraisals for Solihull landlords
Our HMO appraisals in Solihull 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 Solihull and elsewhere in the West Midlands, 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.
- Licensing position for the address
- Guide build cost range and key risks listed
- Building regulations and fire safety implications
- Council amenity standards applied to kitchens and bathrooms
- Every room measured against national minimum sizes
HMO feasibility appraisals near Solihull
- Shirley 1.6 miles
- Acocks Green 2.7 miles
- Hall Green 2.8 miles
- Sheldon 2.9 miles
- Knowle 2.9 miles
- Yardley 3.8 miles