HMO licence applications in Bromyard

For landlords in Bromyard, our HMO licence application service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

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Herefordshire Council is the licensing and planning authority for Bromyard. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

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

HMO rules in Herefordshire Council

Rule	Herefordshire 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	Not confirmed

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

We couldn't confirm Herefordshire 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. We couldn't confirm whether Herefordshire Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Our HMO licence application service in Bromyard

Licensing rules for shared houses in Bromyard depend on the exact address. Mandatory licensing applies to every HMO with 5 or more occupiers, but additional or selective schemes can bring smaller houses into licensing too. We check which applies before preparing anything, so the application matches the scheme.

For landlords in Bromyard and across Herefordshire, we prepare the floor plan, collect the certificates and complete the council's form. We follow the application through to a decision, help with any draft conditions and keep a note of the renewal date.

Council application form completed and checked
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address

HMO licence applications near Bromyard

Malvern 9.5 miles
Leominster 10.3 miles
Ledbury 11.2 miles
Worcester 12.2 miles
Hereford 12.7 miles
Stourport-on-Severn 15.1 miles

What landlords in Bromyard ask us

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Bromyard?

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 Bromyard needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do HMOs in Bromyard 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Bromyard?

Herefordshire Council is the licensing authority for Bromyard. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.