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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for Trafford 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 Trafford 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
Research confidence
Medium (57/100)
Sources checked
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Multiple official Trafford Council pages confirmed mandatory-only HMO licensing. Fee amounts confirmed from both the new website (apply-hmo-licence page) and legacy site fees page (£964 application + £201 grant). Absence of selective and additional licensing confirmed from multiple sources including the council website, legislate.tech (which reflects council data), and search results. Public register status confirmed from the new website's register page. The main HMO pages on the new trafford.gov.uk URL structure are accessible. Some older .aspx URL paths return 404 errors but content is available via the new URL structure.
The HMO Licensing Register is not publicly available online. To view the register, contact the Housing Standards Team at housing.standards@trafford.gov.uk to arrange an appointment. The register can be viewed at Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH.
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 Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council.
All HMOs in Trafford with five or more occupants forming two or more households, as required under the Housing Act 2004. Extended from 1 October 2018 to include one- and two-storey buildings.
A borough-wide Article 4 Direction has been in force since 21 December 2017 (confirmed 20 March 2018), removing permitted development rights for changes of use from C3 (dwellings) to C4 (small HMOs) across the whole of Trafford. This means planning permission is required to convert a family home to an HMO. A Basic Criminal Disclosure Certificate (DBS) obtained within 6 months of application date is required from the proposed licence holder and manager. Property types covered: Houses in Multiple Occupation with five or more occupants who form two or more households and share basic amenities (toilet, bathroom, or kitchen facilities). Also includes: converted houses with non-wholly self-contained flats occupied by 5+ people from 2+ households; purpose-built flat blocks of up to two flats where at least one is occupied by 5+ people from 2+ households.. Exemptions or exclusions: Properties listed in Schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004. Properties subject to a Temporary Exemption Notice (TEN). Buildings converted entirely into self-contained flats that meet 1991 Building Regulations standards are not HMOs under this scheme..
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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