Landlords letting property in Telford and Wrekin must register on the national PRS database by 14 March 2027. Telford and Wrekin has no selective or additional licensing in force, but a scheme is being considered.
The deadline depends on where the property is, not where you live. Rollout source
Smaller HMOs need a licence: 3 or 4 people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.
Where: The whole council area.
Dates: 1 December 2026
Designated 14 May 2026 to start 1 Dec 2026; paused in September 2026 after a landlord legal challenge. Article 4 HMO planning controls from February 2027.
Licensing often covers only some wards or streets. Enter the postcode to see what applies.
Telford and Wrekin is in the West Midlands region. Registration opens on 15 December 2026 and the deadline is 14 March 2027. You can register earlier than your region's window. The fee is £65 per property per year.
Telford and Wrekin has no selective or additional licensing in force, but a scheme is being considered. Larger HMOs (5 or more people from 2 or more households) still need a mandatory licence.
Councils can fine landlords up to £7,000 for failing to register, rising to £40,000 for repeated breaches. Without an active registration, courts generally cannot make a possession order in your favour.
Your contact details, the property address and type, number of bedrooms, tenancy and rent details, and safety information including the gas safety record, electrical safety report (EICR) and EPC.
Checked 15 October 2026.