Licensing and planning for HMOs in Warwickshire 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.
We plan each HMO fire risk assessment job in Warwickshire around the local council's amenity standards, which set out kitchen, bathroom and room-size requirements for shared houses.
HMO rules across Warwickshire's councils
| Council | Additional licensing | Selective licensing | Article 4 (small HMOs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Warwickshire Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Rugby Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | In part of the area Five central wards: Benn, Coton and Boughton, Eastlands, New Bilton, and Newbold and Brownsover, since 23 February 2025 |
| Stratford-on-Avon District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Warwick District Council | In force Whole district, from 18 January 2024 for five years | Not confirmed | In part of the area The whole of Leamington Spa, since 1 April 2012 |
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.
Councils in Warwickshire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: Rugby Borough Council, Warwick District Council. Additional licensing applies in all or part of: Warwick District Council.
HMO fire risk assessments for Warwickshire landlords
Shared houses in Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Warwickshire 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
- Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
- Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
- Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
- Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties