Tamworth sits within Tamworth Borough Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. We check a house against those standards before we let rooms or rely on any figures.
We cover B79 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Tamworth as anywhere else in Staffordshire.
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.
How we handle HMO guaranteed rent work in Tamworth
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Tamworth and elsewhere in Staffordshire. Before making an offer we survey the house, measure the rooms and check the local council's licensing and planning position for the address, because those decide how many people can lawfully live there.
Owners in Tamworth who lease to any operator should check the licence, certificates and tenancy paperwork, because licensing offences and rent repayment orders can reach superior landlords since 1 May 2026. Have the lease reviewed by your own solicitor before you sign.
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
HMO guaranteed rent 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
