Do I need an HMO licence in Telford and Wrekin? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Telford and Wrekin, an HMO licence is required where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Telford and Wrekin runs mandatory HMO licensing only, so a licence is required for larger HMOs above the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,522 and Telford and Wrekin typically processes applications in around 4 weeks. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
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- Licence needed?
- Yes, where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
- Schemes in operation
- Mandatory licensing
- Council fee
- £1,522
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
- Article 4
- Yes
How much does an HMO licence cost in Telford and Wrekin?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Telford and Wrekin is £1,522, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | check with Telford and Wrekin |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | check with Telford and Wrekin |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,522 |
| Get HMO Licence — we do it for you | £599 |
| Measured floor plan where the council requires a scaled plan | Price on request |
| Fire risk assessment where required for the licence | Price on request |
Verified 2026-06-20
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in Telford and Wrekin
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
Article 4 directions in Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin has at least one Article 4 direction that removes permitted development rights for HMO conversions.
Telford and Wrekin HMO register →
Local rules in Telford and Wrekin
- Fee banded by occupant number; 5-occupant band is £1,522.42 (5-year licence).
- Borough-wide Additional scheme for 3-4 occupant HMOs approved but commences 25 August 2026 (not yet in force).
- Early-bird 10% discount on the 3-4 occupant band (£1,370.18) runs 26 May - 25 August 2026.
- Article 4 direction confirmed 26 Feb 2026, comes into force 27 February 2027 (planning control).
How long does it take in Telford and Wrekin?
Telford and Wrekin typically processes HMO licence applications in around 4 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Telford and Wrekin?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Telford and Wrekin is £1,522. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Telford and Wrekin?
Telford and Wrekin typically processes HMO licence applications in around 4 weeks.
Does Telford and Wrekin have additional or selective licensing?
Telford and Wrekin operates mandatory HMO licensing. Check with Telford and Wrekin for any additional or selective schemes.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Telford and Wrekin HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Telford and Wrekin HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Telford and Wrekin.
Renting a shared home in Telford and Wrekin? You may need an HMO licence.
Operating an unlicensed HMO risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence, plus a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months’ rent (Renters' Rights Act 2025).
We handle the whole application for £599.
Doing it yourself is the best part of a day — chasing certificates and decoding your council’s forms. We give you that day back: about five minutes from you, and we handle the rest.
Start my Telford and Wrekin application — £599What you get
- Your day back — about five minutes of input from you, not a day of paperwork
- We complete and submit the full application to your council
- All the right forms for your council’s scheme
- A document checklist so nothing is missed
- A specialist review before submission
- Email support throughout
The council’s own fee (around £1,522) is paid directly to the council — no markup.
If we make an error that gets your application rejected as incomplete, we fix it free. We can never guarantee a licence. That decision is the council’s.
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