HMO licence applications in Brierley Hill

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

From Brierley Hill to the rest of the West Midlands, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

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Ask about a house in Brierley Hill

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

Landlords in Brierley Hill deal with Dudley 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.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Brierley Hill isn't suited to the number of rooms 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 Brierley Hill 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. We couldn't confirm whether Dudley Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO licence applications in Brierley Hill: what we do

Licensing rules for shared houses in Brierley Hill 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 Brierley Hill 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.

Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Council application form completed and checked
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 Brierley Hill

Stourbridge 2 miles
Dudley 2 miles
Kingswinford 2.3 miles
Wolverhampton 2.3 miles
Rowley Regis 3.3 miles
Halesowen 3.8 miles

Questions about HMO licence application in Brierley Hill

Who issues HMO licences in Brierley Hill?

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

Do HMOs in Brierley Hill 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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Dudley Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.