HMO compliance audits in Shropshire

Midlands HMO provides HMO compliance audit services across Shropshire, covering 12 towns and city areas and the rules of 2 councils.

HMO rules in Shropshire vary council by council, so we check the right one for your address before quoting.

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Covering Shropshire and nearby Shropshire towns

Ask about a house in Shropshire

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Our work in Shropshire ranges from single conversions for first-time landlords to multi-house programmes for investors, all priced in writing before work starts.

Licensing and planning for HMOs in Shropshire is handled by the district, borough, city or unitary councils, not one county-wide body. That's why the same house can need different paperwork depending on which side of a council boundary it sits.

HMO rules across Shropshire's councils

Council	Additional licensing	Selective licensing	Article 4 (small HMOs)
Shropshire Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Telford & Wrekin Council	None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026	Not confirmed	Due to start Borough-wide, due to start 27 February 2027

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.

We found no Article 4 directions for small HMOs in force among Shropshire's councils that we could confirm. Large HMOs always need planning permission. Article 4 directions are due to start or proposed in: Telford & Wrekin Council. We found no additional licensing schemes in force that we could confirm, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

How we handle HMO compliance audit work in Shropshire

An audit of an HMO in Shropshire 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 Shropshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Shropshire check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.

Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is

Towns we cover in Shropshire

Questions about HMO compliance audit in Shropshire

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. the local council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

What documents does the local council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check the local council's current list for your application.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Shropshire?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Shropshire needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.