HMO compliance audits in Stourport-on-Severn

Need help with HMO compliance audit in Stourport-on-Severn? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Wyre Forest District Council asks for.

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HMO projects in Stourport-on-Severn are shaped by the rules of Wyre Forest District Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.

We cover DY13 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Stourport-on-Severn as anywhere else in Worcestershire.

HMO rules in Wyre Forest District Council

Rule	Wyre Forest District 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	Due to start Kidderminster only, due to start 20 February 2027

Checked October 2026 against Wyre Forest District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Wyre Forest District Council's Article 4 direction, due to start on 20 February 2027, covers Kidderminster only. Elsewhere, including Stourport-on-Severn, changing a family house into a small HMO is normally permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wyre Forest District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Our HMO compliance audit service in Stourport-on-Severn

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

Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list

HMO compliance audits near Stourport-on-Severn

Kidderminster 2.7 miles
Bewdley 2.8 miles
Droitwich Spa 7.6 miles
Bromsgrove 8.8 miles
Stourbridge 9 miles
Wolverhampton 10.8 miles

HMO compliance audits in Stourport-on-Severn: common questions

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Stourport-on-Severn?

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 Stourport-on-Severn needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

Do HMOs in Stourport-on-Severn need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

What documents does Wyre Forest District 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 Wyre Forest District Council's current list for your application.