HMO licence applications in Rowley Regis

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

Every job in Rowley Regis starts with a measured survey and a check of Sandwell Council's current HMO rules.

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Sandwell Council is the licensing and planning authority for Rowley Regis. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in Sandwell Council

Rule	Sandwell Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked

Checked October 2026 against Sandwell Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

HMO licence applications for Rowley Regis landlords

Licensing rules for shared houses in Rowley Regis 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 Rowley Regis 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.

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

HMO licence applications near Rowley Regis

Oldbury 1.6 miles
Dudley 2 miles
Halesowen 2.4 miles
Smethwick 3.1 miles
West Bromwich 3.2 miles
Brierley Hill 3.3 miles

HMO licence applications in Rowley Regis: common questions

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

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 Rowley Regis?

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

Do HMOs in Rowley Regis 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.