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Council websiteLandlord licensing in Redditch
West Midlands
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Selective Licensing
No active selective scheme shown
Additional Licensing
No active additional scheme shown
Mandatory HMO Licensing
Active mandatory HMO
Current status summary
What we currently show
No active local selective or additional licensing scheme is currently shown in our data. This page combines scheme records, official verification links, and supporting local research. This public page currently has 11 sources linked or recorded.
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Research summary
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
Research confidence
High (72/100)
Sources checked
11
Research notes
Core facts (mandatory HMO licensing only, no additional or selective licensing, fee of £160.70 per person, licence duration up to 5 years, CSV public register) are consistently confirmed across multiple official Redditch Borough Council pages and corroborated by the third-party source Legislate.tech. The absence of additional and selective licensing is explicitly confirmed both on the council's own pages (implicitly, through the absence of such pages) and by the third-party Legislate.tech analysis. The public register CSV URL and its contents are directly confirmed by fetching the file. Contact details (PSHTeam@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk) are confirmed from the council's contacts directory.
Council contact details
- Phone
- 01527 587000
Register access
HmoAvailable Downloadable
The public register of licensed HMOs for Redditch Borough is published as a downloadable CSV file directly on the council's HMO page. The December 2025 edition (redditch-hmo-register-december-2025.csv) contained approximately 180-190 entries with columns covering: landlord/licence holder name, property address, postcode, HMO category, number of floors/households/people permitted, last inspection date, licence issue and expiry dates, UPRN, reference number, organization (Redditch Borough Council), property description, number of bedrooms and living rooms, manager's name, licence conditions, tribunal decisions, and notes/status. A companion register covering Bromsgrove District is also linked from the same page. Residents can also access the register from the residents-facing HMO page at redditchbc.gov.uk/residents/my-home/living-in-a-house-in-multiple-occupation-hmos/. Public licensing registers for other licence types are hosted by Worcestershire Regulatory Services at worcsregservices.gov.uk, but the HMO register is published directly by the council.
Important to verify
- Precise payment portal URL for HMO licence payment online
- Application form download URL for new HMO licence applications (only variation form URL confirmed: /media/w2rf5sv0/application-for-variation-of-hmo-licence.pdf)
- Whether the register is updated monthly or on a different schedule (December 2025 is most recent identified; no update frequency stated)
- Any recent council change that could affect the current public summary.
Supporting sources
- https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/business/landlords/landlord-regulatory-requirements-including-hmo-s/
- https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/business/landlords/
- https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/residents/my-home/living-in-a-house-in-multiple-occupation-hmos/
- https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/business/starting-a-business/licensing/public-registers-of-licences/
- https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/council/corporate/your-access-to-information/data-protection-and-information-management/privacy-notices/private-sector-housing/house-in-multiple-occupation-hmo-licensing/
- https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/contacts-a-z/p/private-sector-housing/
Mandatory HMO licensing
All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from Redditch council.
Council-specific HMO detail we currently show
England-wide mandatory scheme under the Housing Act 2004 (as amended by the Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018, in force from 1 October 2018). Applies across the entire Redditch Borough to all HMOs occupied by at least 5 persons from two or more households sharing at least one basic amenity such as a bathroom or kitchen.
- HMO fee guide
- £161
- Fee notes
- Fee is £160.70 per person (i.e., per occupant). For a 5-person HMO this would be £803.50 total. The fee is confirmed on the council's HMO page and is payable online via the council's payment portal (select 'Licensing' then 'HMOs', entering the first line of the HMO address as the reference).
- Typical licence term
- Up to 5 years
Applications are made by downloading the application form from the council's website and submitting by post or email to the Private Sector Housing department. Payment is made separately online via the council's payment portal. Redditch Borough Council is committed to ensuring that all occupiers of HMOs live in safe and healthy homes and routinely inspects all licensed HMOs in accordance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Enforcement action in the first instance is based on advising and educating landlords and occupants. If convicted of failing to licence an HMO, the landlord Tenants or local authorities may be able to apply for a rent repayment order. GOV.UK guidance now refers to up to two years' rent for relevant offences, but eligibility, timing and the final amount depend on the facts and tribunal decision. The private sector housing function is shared with Bromsgrove District Council; joint HMO registers covering both Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough are published on the Redditch BC website. Property types covered: HMOs occupied by at least 5 persons comprising two or more households who share at least one basic amenity (bathroom or kitchen). Exemptions or exclusions: Properties occupied by fewer than 5 persons Properties where all occupants are from the same household Certain exempt categories under the Housing Act 2004.
Other compliance requirements
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) - renewed annually
- EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) - every 5 years
- EPC rating of E or above - required before letting
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms - checked at start of tenancy
- Deposit protection - within 30 days of receiving deposit
- Right to Rent checks - before tenancy starts
Common questions about licensing in Redditch
- Do I need a landlord licence in Redditch?
- Our current data does not show active selective or additional licensing schemes in Redditch. However, mandatory HMO licensing still applies across England to properties with 5 or more occupiers forming 2 or more households. Always verify with the council as schemes can change.
- How much does a property licence cost in Redditch?
- Based on our current data, licence fees in Redditch are approximately: Mandatory HMO Licensing (England-wide): £161. Fees can vary and may include discounts for early applications. Always check the latest fees on the council website before applying.
- Does mandatory HMO licensing apply in Redditch?
- Yes. Mandatory HMO licensing applies across all of England, including Redditch. It covers properties with 5 or more occupiers forming 2 or more separate households. You must apply to Redditch council for a mandatory HMO licence if your property meets these criteria.
- What happens if I rent without a licence in Redditch?
- Operating a licensable property without the correct licence can lead to enforcement action. For offences committed on or after 1 May 2026, GOV.UK guidance refers to civil penalties of up to £40,000 for relevant offences, with different treatment for breaches and for offences committed before that date. Earlier cases may still be assessed under previous rules. Tenants or local authorities may be able to apply for a rent repayment order. GOV.UK guidance now refers to up to two years' rent for relevant offences, but eligibility, timing and the final amount depend on the facts and tribunal decision. From 1 May 2026, Section 21 notices can no longer be used for existing or new private tenancies in England. Transitional rules may still matter for notices served before that date.
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Important disclaimer
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.