Landlord licensing in Redditch Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households.

Additional licensing

Redditch Council has not implemented an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs as of 2026. However, designations can be introduced, so always check the council's website for updates.

Selective licensing

Redditch Council has not implemented any selective licensing schemes as of 2026. However, designations can be introduced in specific areas, so always check the council's website for updates on current schemes.

Towns covered

Redditch

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Redditch Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Always check the current designations and fees on the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy, as these can change. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaced fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies, ended section 21 no-fault evictions, and introduced a national landlord database and ombudsman. Whatever the licensing position, 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