If the property is in Dudley, the council that matters is Dudley Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
We'll tell you plainly if a house in Dudley isn't suited to the arrangement you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.
HMO rules in Dudley Council
| Rule | Dudley Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In force Whole borough, since 15 September 2023 |
Checked October 2026 against Dudley Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Dudley Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Dudley into a small HMO needs planning permission. Before we take a house on, we check it has the planning status it needs. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Dudley Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO guaranteed rent for Dudley landlords
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Dudley and elsewhere in the West Midlands. 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 Dudley 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.
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
HMO guaranteed rent near Dudley
- Rowley Regis 2 miles
- Brierley Hill 2 miles
- Tipton 2.1 miles
- Oldbury 2.8 miles
- Sedgley 3.3 miles
- Kingswinford 3.6 miles
