Our work in Herefordshire ranges from single houses for first-time landlords to larger projects for investors, with terms agreed in writing before work starts.
Licensing and planning for HMOs in Herefordshire is handled by Herefordshire Council, a unitary council covering the whole county, so the same rules apply wherever the house is.
HMO rules in Herefordshire
| Council | Additional licensing | Selective licensing | Article 4 (small HMOs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.
Our HMO compliance audit service in Herefordshire
An audit of an HMO in Herefordshire checks the house the way a licensing officer would: room sizes, fire safety, amenities, certificates and paperwork. You get a written, prioritised fix list, so you know what needs doing before an inspection, renewal or purchase.
Councils across Herefordshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Herefordshire check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.
- Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
- Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
- Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
- Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
- Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site