HMO licence applications in Kingswinford

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

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Landlords in Kingswinford 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 cover DY6 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Kingswinford as anywhere else in the West Midlands.

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 Kingswinford 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.

Our HMO licence application service in Kingswinford

Licensing rules for shared houses in Kingswinford 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 Kingswinford 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.

Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Measured floor plan in the council's usual format
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared

HMO licence applications near Kingswinford

Wolverhampton under a mile
Brierley Hill 2.3 miles
Wombourne 2.5 miles
Stourbridge 3.1 miles
Dudley 3.6 miles
Sedgley 3.6 miles

What landlords in Kingswinford ask us

Who issues HMO licences in Kingswinford?

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

Do HMOs in Kingswinford 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.

What documents does Dudley Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Dudley Council's current list for your application.

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.