HMO floor plans in Kingstanding

For landlords in Kingstanding, our HMO floor plan service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

Every job in Kingstanding starts with a measured survey and a check of Birmingham City Council's current HMO rules.

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An HMO in Kingstanding has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Kingstanding isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

HMO rules in Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

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

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Kingstanding into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

Our HMO floor plan service in Kingstanding

Licence applications for HMOs in Kingstanding commonly need a floor plan showing room sizes, room use, fire safety features and amenities. We measure the house on site, check the format the council asks for and draw plans that match the property as it is today.

For landlords across the West Midlands, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Kingstanding, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown
Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
Escape routes, final exits and shared amenities marked

HMO floor plans near Kingstanding

Great Barr 2 miles
Perry Barr 2.2 miles
Sutton Coldfield 2.8 miles
Aston 2.8 miles
Erdington 3 miles
Handsworth 3.6 miles

Questions about HMO floor plan in Kingstanding

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Kingstanding?

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 Kingstanding needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

What documents does Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City Council's current list for your application.

Do HMOs in Kingstanding 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.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Kingstanding?

Yes. Birmingham City Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in Kingstanding with two or more households needs a licence. Mandatory licensing covers five or more people.