Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Tamworth we start by measuring every room and checking Tamworth Borough Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Tamworth isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in Tamworth Borough Council
| Rule | Tamworth Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Proposed Consultation on licensing three and four person HMOs closed 20 August 2026; no decision found |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Tamworth Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Tamworth Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Tamworth Borough Council has consulted on licensing three and four person HMOs, with no decision found when we checked.
HMO fire risk assessments in Tamworth: what we do
Shared houses in Tamworth 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 Staffordshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Tamworth 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
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
- Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
HMO fire risk assessments near Tamworth
- Lichfield 6.3 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 7.2 miles
- Atherstone 7.4 miles
- Erdington 8.6 miles
- Coleshill 9.3 miles
- Aldridge 9.5 miles