HMO licence applications in Kidderminster

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

We cover Kidderminster and the surrounding Worcestershire postcodes, including DY10.

Covering Kidderminster and nearby Worcestershire towns

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

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 Wyre Forest District Council

Rule	Wyre Forest District 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	Due to start Kidderminster only, due to start 20 February 2027

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

Wyre Forest District Council has confirmed an Article 4 direction covering Kidderminster, due to start on 20 February 2027. From then, turning a family house in Kidderminster into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wyre Forest District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO licence application work in Kidderminster

Licensing rules for shared houses in Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster and across Worcestershire, 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
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared

HMO licence applications near Kidderminster

Stourport-on-Severn 2.7 miles
Bewdley 3 miles
Stourbridge 6.5 miles
Wolverhampton 8.1 miles
Kingswinford 8.3 miles
Brierley Hill 8.4 miles

HMO licence applications in Kidderminster: common questions

Who issues HMO licences in Kidderminster?

Wyre Forest District Council is the licensing authority for Kidderminster. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do HMOs in Kidderminster 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 Wyre Forest District 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 Wyre Forest District Council's current list for your application.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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