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Private landlord advice

Apply for a HMO

If you wish to apply for a HMO Licence then please click here.

Remember, you only have to apply for a Licence if you have 5 or more people in 2 or more households in your property. If you are still unsure if you need a Licence or not, please click here. Or, if you would more information on what a HMO is and the difference between a licensable and non licensable HMO then please click here.

Before you apply, please make sure that you have the following ready to add to your application:

  • Fire Alarm Certificate
  • Electrical Installation Certificate
  • Fire Risk Assessment 
  • Emergency Lighting Certificate
  • Gas Certificate
  • EPC
  • Plans
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of address
  • PAT Testing (If applicable) 

If you have these documents ready, the application process will be easier to complete. To fill out the whole application, it will only take around 30-40 minutes. 

If you have any questions please email us at landlord_licensing@sandwell.gov.uk

Pages in "Private landlord advice"

  1. Private Landlords
  2. You are here Apply for a HMO
  3. Housing in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
  4. GDPR for Landlords
  5. Landlord Resources
  6. Help for your Tenant to pay the Rent
  7. Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
  8. Tenancy
  9. How to end a Tenancy Legally for Assured Shorthold Tenancies
  10. List of Registered HMO's in Sandwell
  11. Rentwell in Sandwell
  12. Energy efficiency
  13. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
  14. Legionnaires' disease
  15. Electrical Safety Update
  16. Call before you serve!
  17. Secure and Sustain Model