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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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These options are designed to save research time, improve clarity, and support decision-making. Final reliance should still be tied back to the relevant council and, where necessary, professional advice.
Enter a postcode to see whether it appears to fall within a licensing scheme area, then verify the result with the council.
We currently do not show active selective or additional licensing schemes for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. That can still leave uncertainty, because councils can change schemes, mandatory HMO licensing may still apply, and the property setup or intended occupancy can change the answer.
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Last reviewed
27 March 2026
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Medium (55/100)
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Stockport Council's website (stockport.gov.uk) returned 403 Forbidden errors for all direct page fetch attempts, preventing direct verification of fee amounts, application form details, and register availability. Key facts were confirmed consistently across multiple web search results and three independent third-party sources (AgentHMO, LandlordLaw, Legislate.tech): mandatory HMO licensing only, no selective or additional licensing. Contact details (email: housing.standards@stockport.gov.uk, phone: 0161 474 4181) and application method (email-based) confirmed via search results. Fee amount of £705 is from a third-party aggregator and is not officially confirmed. Register unavailability confirmed via FOI history on WhatDoTheyKnow.
Stockport Council does not appear to provide a freely accessible searchable online HMO register. Requests for the register via FOI have been successful; the council provides an Excel spreadsheet with personal information of licence holders redacted under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (GDPR exemption). FOI requests can be submitted via WhatDoTheyKnow or directly to the council.
Supporting sources
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 Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.
Borough-wide mandatory scheme covering all HMOs in Stockport with five or more occupants forming two or more households, as required under the Housing Act 2004. Extended to all building types (not just three-storey+) from 1 October 2018.
Approximately 127 licensed HMOs in Stockport as of 2025 (third-party estimate). Failure to license an HMO that requires one is an offence under the Housing Act 2004. A civil penalty of up to £30,000 may be imposed as an alternative to prosecution under the Housing and Planning Act 2016. Changes to HMO licensing on 1 October 2018 removed the previous requirement for a property to be three or more storeys to require a mandatory licence. Property types covered: Houses in Multiple Occupation with five or more persons from two or more households who share amenities such as kitchens or bathrooms. Includes bedsits, hostels, self-contained flats used as HMOs, and shared houses. Houses fully converted into self-contained flats in accordance with 1991 Building Regulations are generally not HMOs.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties listed in Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004. Properties subject to a temporary exemption notice. Properties under a Management Order. Purpose-built flats in blocks of three or more fully self-contained units are generally excluded..
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
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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.
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