Telford and Wrekin landlord licensing
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Here's what Telford and Wrekin Council's records show for private landlords: additional HMO licensing covering All wards (s254 HMOs with 3+ persons/2+ households and s257 HMOs), starting 1 December 2026 (moved from 25 August 2026 by addendum of 28 Aug 2026). 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 (starts 1 December 2026) |
| Area / wards | All wards (s254 HMOs with 3+ persons/2+ households and s257 HMOs) |
| Start | 1 December 2026 (moved from 25 August 2026 by addendum of 28 Aug 2026) |
| End | 24 August 2031 |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Check with the council |
| Fees as stated by the official source | Check with the council |
| Official source | https://www.telford.gov.uk/media/5uzblvtg/additional-licensing-designation-addendum-version.pdf |
| 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. It runs until 24 August 2031.
Fees: check with the council.
Telford and Wrekin licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Telford and Wrekin?
Here's what Telford and Wrekin Council's records show for private landlords: additional HMO licensing covering All wards (s254 HMOs with 3+ persons/2+ households and s257 HMOs), starting 1 December 2026 (moved from 25 August 2026 by addendum of 28 Aug 2026).
How much is a landlord licence in Telford and Wrekin?
We couldn't confirm the fees from an official source, so check with the council.
When does the licensing scheme in Telford and Wrekin end?
Per the official source, additional licensing runs until 24 August 2031.
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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