Sandwell landlord licensing

Published 12 October 2026 · Updated 12 October 2026

Here's what Sandwell Council's records show for private landlords: additional HMO licensing covering Borough-wide, starting 1 October 2024. Mandatory HMO licensing also applies, as it does across England.

Selective licensing
Status	Check with the council
Area / wards	Check with the council
Start	Check with the council
End	Check with the council
Additional HMO licensing
Status	yes
Area / wards	Borough-wide
Start	1 October 2024
End	Check with the council
Mandatory HMO licensing	Check with the council
Fees as stated by the official source	Check with the council
Official source	https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/find-home/additional-licensing
Last checked	12 October 2026

What this means for landlords

Smaller HMOs that fall below the mandatory threshold may still need a licence under the additional scheme. Check the end date with the council.

Fees: check with the council.

Sandwell licensing FAQs

Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Sandwell?

Here's what Sandwell Council's records show for private landlords: additional HMO licensing covering Borough-wide, starting 1 October 2024.

How much is a landlord licence in Sandwell?

We couldn't confirm the fees from an official source, so check with the council.

When does the licensing scheme in Sandwell end?

We couldn't confirm an end date from an official source, so check with the council.

When was this page last checked?

We last checked the official source on 12 October 2026. Schemes change, so confirm with the council before you apply.

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General information, not legal advice. Licensing schemes change, so confirm with the council before you let or apply.