HMOs in Dudley are licensed and regulated by Dudley Council. Before we manage, lease or appraise a house, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs.
Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.
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 Dudley into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check this before an offer is made, not after. 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.
How we handle HMO property sourcing work in Dudley
We source houses suited to HMO use in Dudley and across the West Midlands, 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 Dudley 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.
- Written terms and identity checks before we act
- Layout, condition and guide works cost reviewed
- Comparable room lets checked per property
- Room sizes measured against national minimums
- Houses checked for Article 4 and planning use first
HMO property sourcing near Dudley
- Rowley Regis 2 miles
- Brierley Hill 2 miles
- Tipton 2.1 miles
- Oldbury 2.8 miles
- Sedgley 3.3 miles
- Kingswinford 3.6 miles