HMO licensing in Telford & Wrekin

Telford & Wrekin Council operates the national mandatory scheme. We found no additional or selective licensing scheme in force or proposed as of September 2026. Councils can introduce one after a public consultation, so it is worth setting an alert.

The published fee for a new HMO licence is £1,522.42, and £1,522.42 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.

Fees are set per occupancy band and are payable in two stages (a Stage 1 fee on submission and a Stage 2 fee before the licence is issued), though the council's published fee table shows only the combined total per band. The 3-5 occupant band covers both the mandatory scheme (5 occupants) and the new Additional Licensing scheme (3-4 occupants). A 10% early-bird discount applied to full and valid additional licence applications received 20 May-19 August 2026, ahead of the scheme's 20 August 2026 start; that discount window has now closed. The council states fees are set to be cost-neutral under the Provision of Services Regulations 2009.

Check the current fee on the council website (telford.gov.uk) before you apply.

National minimums for licensed HMOs are 6.51 m² for one adult and 10.22 m² for two adults; councils can apply higher local standards.

• HMOs require enhanced fire precautions given increased occupancy, more ignition sources (shared cooking/electrical loads) and occupants less familiar with escape routes.
• Properties must have appropriate fire detection and warning systems, protected escape routes and fire-resisting doors as set out in the council's HMO Licence Conditions.
• Landlords must maintain a current, competently prepared fire risk assessment, reviewed regularly.

• Minimum amenity standards (kitchen, bathroom and WC provision for the number of occupants) are secured through licensing conditions, set out in the council's HMO Space and Amenity Standards.
• Properties must meet minimum energy performance requirements as a licence condition.
• Landlords must maintain satisfactory management arrangements throughout the licence term and are subject to periodic inspections; every property is inspected before a licence is issued.

• Photo ID and proof of address — For the licence holder, dated within the last 3 months.
• Sketch floor plan — Showing room sizes and fire safety features.
• Gas Safety Record — Within the last 12 months, for all gas appliances.
• EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report within the last 5 years, free of C1/C2 codes.
• Automatic Fire Detection certificate — Within the last 12 months.
• Emergency lighting certificate — Within the last 12 months, where emergency lighting is installed.
• Portable Appliance Test (PAT) certificate — Annual test of portable electrical appliances.
• Fire risk assessment — Prepared by a competent person and reviewed annually.

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Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with Telford & Wrekin Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.