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Property Licensing Guide for Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin does not currently operate a selective or additional licensing scheme; mandatory HMO licensing applies everywhere. Last checked: 20 October 2026.
This free guide will provide you with the key details regarding what licensing requirements are necessary in this area and how to apply for a licence.
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Telford and Wrekin Property Licensing Schemes
Only HMOs need a licence in Telford and Wrekin today. Mandatory licensing covers HMOs of five or more people from more than one household. The additional licensing designation of 14 May 2026 was revoked on 11 September 2026.
To check a property, use Kamma’s free checker below or ask the council’s Private Sector Housing team on 01952 381818. Agents managing a larger portfolio can see how Kamma helps letting agents.
Not sure whether a Telford and Wrekin property needs a licence? Kamma's free checker covers selective, additional and HMO schemes.
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Mandatory licensing in Telford and Wrekin
Mandatory HMO licensing applies across Telford and Wrekin (and all of England) to larger HMOs. These are properties occupied by five or more people forming more than one household, including:
- Shared houses and flats occupied by students and young professionals.
- Properties converted into bedsits with some shared facilities.
- Properties converted into a mix of self-contained and non-self-contained accommodation.
Do I need an additional property licence in Telford and Wrekin?
Additional licensing requires smaller HMOs in a designated area to be licensed. That means a privately rented property with three or more people forming more than one household.
Telford and Wrekin does not currently operate an additional HMO licensing scheme. The previous designation ended on 14 September 2026 and has not been replaced.
Do I need a selective licence in Telford and Wrekin?
Selective licensing requires almost all privately rented properties in a designated area to be licensed, regardless of the number of occupants.
Telford and Wrekin does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme.
Mandatory HMO licensing: in force since 2006 for HMOs of five or more people forming more than one household.
How do I apply for a licence?
You can apply for a licence on Telford and Wrekin Council’s HMO licensing page. Or let Kamma’s expert team process the application for you.
How much does a licence cost?
Licence fees
| Licence | Fee |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence | £1,522.42 per property |
Fees as published by the council, verified 20 July 2026; subject to change. See the council’s fee page for full schedules, payment stages and discounts.
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Telford and Wrekin Property Licensing FAQs
What licensing schemes does Telford and Wrekin operate?
Telford and Wrekin does not currently operate selective or additional licensing. The national mandatory HMO scheme applies to larger HMOs. See the scheme details above.
Do all properties in Telford and Wrekin need a licence?
No. Telford and Wrekin has no selective licensing scheme, so a privately let home needs a licence only if it is an HMO. Mandatory licensing covers HMOs of five or more people from more than one household. Telford and Wrekin’s additional licensing scheme was revoked on 11 September 2026.
What if my property doesn't have a licence?
Letting a Telford and Wrekin HMO that needs a licence without one can bring civil penalties of up to £40,000 per property for offences on or after 1 May 2026. The landlord also risks a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. A letting agent who manages the property or collects the rent commits the offence too and can be fined separately.
Can letting agents apply on behalf of landlords?
Yes. Letting agents can apply for HMO licences on behalf of landlords in Telford and Wrekin. Many manage the full process through the council’s HMO application.
How do I apply for a Telford and Wrekin property licence?
You can apply through Telford and Wrekin Council’s HMO licensing page, or use a managed service such as Kamma.
Does Telford and Wrekin have selective licensing?
No. Telford and Wrekin has no selective licensing scheme. The council’s only designation beyond the national HMO scheme was additional licensing for smaller HMOs, revoked on 11 September 2026.
Why did Telford and Wrekin introduce additional licensing?
Additional HMO licensing addresses overcrowding, disrepair and management standards in smaller HMOs not covered by the national mandatory scheme. Telford and Wrekin designated a borough-wide scheme on 14 May 2026 and it came into force on 25 August 2026. The council revoked that designation on 11 September 2026, and it ceased to have effect on 15 September 2026, so no additional licence is required.
What are the conditions to obtain an HMO licence in Telford and Wrekin?
Telford and Wrekin’s HMO licence conditions set standards for fire safety, amenities, room sizes and management. The council publishes a blank draft set of conditions.
About Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin Council licenses HMOs of five or more people under the national mandatory scheme. It made an Article 4 Direction on 16 December 2025, confirmed on 26 February 2026, which comes into force on 27 February 2027. From that date, converting a dwelling to an HMO needs planning permission.
Licensing Enforcement in Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin Council enforces property licensing across its schemes. Letting a property without the required licence risks prosecution and civil penalties of up to £40,000 per property. The landlord can also face a rent repayment order of up to 24 months’ rent. Where a letting agent manages the property or collects the rent, the agent commits the offence too and can be fined in its own right.
