Running an HMO in Stafford means keeping Stafford Borough Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.
We cover ST16 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same approach in Stafford as anywhere else in Staffordshire.
HMO rules in Stafford Borough Council
| Rule | Stafford Borough 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Stafford Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Stafford Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Stafford Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO property sourcing in Stafford: what we do
We source houses suited to HMO use in Stafford and across Staffordshire, checking each one for Article 4, licensing, room sizes, layout and condition before we put it forward. You receive the checks in writing, with comparable room lets found for that property.
Sourcing in Stafford is carried out under written terms, with identity and anti-money-laundering checks before we act. We never hold or pool investors' money and we don't give financial advice, so take regulated advice before you commit to a purchase.
- Room sizes measured against national minimums
- Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
- Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
- Licensing position checked for each address
- Written terms and identity checks before we act