Do I need an HMO licence in North East Lincolnshire? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In North East Lincolnshire, an HMO licence is required where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. North East Lincolnshire operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £850, paid directly to North East Lincolnshire. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the whole application for £599.
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- Licence needed?
- Yes, where a property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
- Schemes in operation
- Mandatory, Selective licensing
- Council fee
- £850
- Processing time
- check with North East Lincolnshire
- Article 4
- check with North East Lincolnshire
How much does an HMO licence cost in North East Lincolnshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North East Lincolnshire is £850, with our done-for-you service at £599.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £150 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £700 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £850 |
| Get HMO Licence — we do it for you | £599 |
| Measured floor plan where the council requires a scaled plan | Price on request |
| Fire risk assessment where required for the licence | Price on request |
Verified 2026-06-20
The council’s own fee is paid directly to the council — we add no markup.
Scheme types in North East Lincolnshire
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs (5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet).
- North East Lincolnshire operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in North East Lincolnshire
Article 4 status — check with North East Lincolnshire.
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Local rules in North East Lincolnshire
- Mandatory HMO fee £850 for up to 6 occupants, plus £115 per additional occupant above 6.
- Two-stage payment: Stage 1 £150 non-refundable on application, Stage 2 balance (£700 here) on decision to issue.
- Licence not transferable on sale; East Marsh (Grimsby) selective licensing scheme also in force from 8 April 2026.
How long does it take in North East Lincolnshire?
North East Lincolnshire does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North East Lincolnshire when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in North East Lincolnshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North East Lincolnshire is £850. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in North East Lincolnshire?
North East Lincolnshire does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North East Lincolnshire when we submit your application.
Does North East Lincolnshire have additional or selective licensing?
North East Lincolnshire operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my North East Lincolnshire HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your North East Lincolnshire HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to North East Lincolnshire.
Renting a shared home in North East Lincolnshire? You may need an HMO licence.
Operating an unlicensed HMO risks a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence, plus a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months’ rent (Renters' Rights Act 2025).
We handle the whole application for £599.
Doing it yourself is the best part of a day — chasing certificates and decoding your council’s forms. We give you that day back: about five minutes from you, and we handle the rest.
Start my North East Lincolnshire application — £599What you get
- Your day back — about five minutes of input from you, not a day of paperwork
- We complete and submit the full application to your council
- All the right forms for your council’s scheme
- A document checklist so nothing is missed
- A specialist review before submission
- Email support throughout
The council’s own fee (around £850) is paid directly to the council — no markup.
If we make an error that gets your application rejected as incomplete, we fix it free. We can never guarantee a licence. That decision is the council’s.
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