Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Worcestershire

Midlands HMO provides HMO safety certificate services across Worcestershire, covering 10 towns and city areas and the rules of 6 councils.

HMO rules in Worcestershire vary council by council, so we check the right one for your address before quoting.

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Our work in Worcestershire ranges from single conversions for first-time landlords to multi-house programmes for investors, all priced in writing before work starts.

In Worcestershire, as everywhere in England, a house with five or more people forming two or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence. Some councils go further with additional licensing or Article 4 directions, as the table shows.

HMO rules across Worcestershire's councils

Council	Additional licensing	Selective licensing	Article 4 (small HMOs)
Bromsgrove District Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Malvern Hills District Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Redditch Borough Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Worcester City Council	In force Whole city, 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030	Not confirmed	In force Whole city, since 1 July 2014
Wychavon District Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Wyre Forest District Council	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Due to start Kidderminster only, due to start 20 February 2027

Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.

Councils in Worcestershire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: Worcester City Council. Article 4 directions are due to start or proposed in: Wyre Forest District Council. Additional licensing applies in all or part of: Worcester City Council.

How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Worcestershire

Landlords in Worcestershire need the same core certificates as anywhere in England: an annual gas safety record, an EICR at least every 5 years and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Licence conditions often add fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing to the list.

We arrange checks for HMOs in Worcestershire, book them before they fall due and keep every date in a compliance diary. Where a report needs remedial work, we quote for it straight away so deadlines are met.

Compliance diary with every due date in one place
Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers

Towns we cover in Worcestershire

Gas, electrical and alarm certificates in Worcestershire: common questions

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Worcestershire?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Worcestershire needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Who issues HMO licences in Worcestershire?

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

Do HMOs in Worcestershire 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.