Landlord licensing in Bromsgrove Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people from two or more households who share facilities.

Additional licensing

Bromsgrove Council does not currently operate an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs.

Selective licensing

Bromsgrove Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme for private rented homes.

Typical fees

Mandatory HMO licence fees vary based on factors like the number of occupants and whether the application is new or a renewal. Please consult the council's licensing page for the most current fee structure.

Towns covered

Bromsgrove

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Bromsgrove Council area, confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area. Designations run for up to five years, so check the council's licensing pages. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. It also introduces a national landlord database and ombudsman. Ensure you have a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website