Shared houses in Bilston need to satisfy City of Wolverhampton Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
We cover WV14 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Bilston as anywhere else in the West Midlands.
HMO rules in City of Wolverhampton Council
| Rule | City of Wolverhampton Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for smaller HMOs |
| Selective licensing | Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for designated areas |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In force Whole city, since 14 September 2017 |
Checked October 2026 against City of Wolverhampton Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
City of Wolverhampton Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Bilston into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. City of Wolverhampton Council is preparing a consultation on additional licensing for smaller HMOs, with no scheme in force when we checked.
How we handle HMO licence application work in Bilston
Licensing rules for shared houses in Bilston 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 Bilston and across the West Midlands, 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
- Council application form completed and checked
- Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
- Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
- Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
HMO licence applications near Bilston
- Darlaston 1.4 miles
- Wednesbury 2.1 miles
- Wednesfield 2.4 miles
- Tipton 2.6 miles
- Willenhall 2.7 miles
- Sedgley 2.9 miles