Do I need an HMO licence in Walsall? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In Walsall, 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. Walsall operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,240 and Walsall typically processes applications in around 6 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, Additional licensing
- Council fee
- £1,240
- Processing time
- 6 weeks
- Article 4
- check with Walsall
How much does an HMO licence cost in Walsall?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Walsall is £1,240, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £930 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £310 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,240 |
| 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 Walsall
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- Walsall operates additional licensing, which can cover smaller HMOs.
Article 4 directions in Walsall
Article 4 status — check with Walsall.
Local rules in Walsall
- Two-stage fee for 5-6 occupants: £930 application + £310 grant = £1,240 (non-accredited); accredited landlords £990.
- Each occupant above 6 adds £80 (1st stage only).
- Additional licensing in four wards only (Palfrey, Paddock, Pleck, St Matthews) 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027.
- Fee schedule dated 'from 1 April 2023' (2023/24); no newer schedule published.
How long does it take in Walsall?
Walsall typically processes HMO licence applications in around 6 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in Walsall?
The council fee for an HMO licence in Walsall is £1,240. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in Walsall?
Walsall typically processes HMO licence applications in around 6 weeks.
Does Walsall have additional or selective licensing?
Walsall operates Mandatory, Additional licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my Walsall HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your Walsall HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to Walsall.
Renting a shared home in Walsall? 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 Walsall 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 £1,240) 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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