HMO licence applications in Tamworth

We handle HMO licence application work for HMOs in Tamworth and the rest of Staffordshire, checking each requirement against Tamworth Borough Council's current rules.

Work in Tamworth is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

Free survey and fixed written quote

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Designed around Tamworth Borough Council's HMO standards

Ask about a house in Tamworth

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

Shared houses in Tamworth need to satisfy Tamworth Borough Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 11 miles from Tamworth. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

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.

Our HMO licence application service in Tamworth

Licensing rules for shared houses in Tamworth 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 Tamworth 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.

Council application form completed and checked
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated

HMO licence applications 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

What landlords in Tamworth ask us

Do HMOs in Tamworth 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.

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.

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

Not under a council scheme we could find when we checked. Mandatory licensing starts at five people, and councils can add schemes, so we confirm with Tamworth Borough Council before you let.

Who issues HMO licences in Tamworth?

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