HMO fire risk assessments in Shropshire

From Telford, Newport to the smaller towns, we provide HMO fire risk assessment services across Shropshire in the West Midlands.

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

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In Shropshire, as everywhere in England, a house with five or more people forming two or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence. Some councils go further with additional licensing or Article 4 directions, as the table shows.

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.

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Telford & Wrekin Council	None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026	Not confirmed	Due to start Borough-wide, due to start 27 February 2027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.

Our HMO fire risk assessment service in Shropshire

Shared houses in Shropshire need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.

Councils and fire services covering Shropshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Shropshire after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes

Towns we cover in Shropshire

Questions about HMO fire risk assessment in Shropshire

Who issues HMO licences in Shropshire?

the local council is the licensing authority for Shropshire. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

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.

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.