HMO licence applications in Codsall

Need help with HMO licence application in Codsall? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what South Staffordshire Council asks for.

Our base in Great Barr is about 13 miles from Codsall, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

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Designed around South Staffordshire Council's HMO standards

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Landlords in Codsall deal with South Staffordshire Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in South Staffordshire Council

Rule	South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

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

Our HMO licence application service in Codsall

Licensing rules for shared houses in Codsall 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 Codsall and across Staffordshire, 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.

Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Council application form completed and checked
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated

HMO licence applications near Codsall

Tettenhall 2.4 miles
Penn 5.3 miles
Wednesfield 5.4 miles
Wombourne 6.7 miles
Sedgley 7 miles
Bilston 7.1 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Codsall

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Codsall?

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 Codsall needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

Who issues HMO licences in Codsall?

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