Do I need an HMO licence in North Lincolnshire? (2026)
Last updated 2026-06-20
In North 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 Lincolnshire operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, which can require a licence for smaller shared homes below the mandatory threshold. The council fee is £1,063, paid directly to North 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
- £1,063
- Processing time
- check with North Lincolnshire
- Article 4
- No
How much does an HMO licence cost in North Lincolnshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Lincolnshire is £1,063, with our done-for-you service at £599.
The North Lincolnshire fee scales by room count. Give us your room count for an exact figure.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Council fee — on application (Part A) | £595 |
| Council fee — on grant (Part B) | £468 |
| Council fee — total (paid to the council) | £1,063 |
| 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 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 Lincolnshire operates selective licensing for certain rented homes in designated areas.
Article 4 directions in North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire has no Article 4 direction on record affecting HMO conversions.
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Local rules in North Lincolnshire
- Fees effective 1 October 2025: £1,063 for up to 5 rooms (Stage 1 £595 + Stage 2 £468), then +£92 per extra room.
- Selective scheme in force in Crosby & Park and Town wards (Scunthorpe); planning Article 4 for small HMOs commences 26 Nov 2026.
- Stage 1 non-refundable; £95 admin surcharges for incomplete applications/late Stage 2.
How long does it take in North Lincolnshire?
North Lincolnshire does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North Lincolnshire when we submit your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an HMO licence in North Lincolnshire?
The council fee for an HMO licence in North Lincolnshire is £1,063. Get HMO Licence completes and submits the application for £599.
How long does an HMO licence take in North Lincolnshire?
North Lincolnshire does not publish a standard processing time — we confirm the current timescale with North Lincolnshire when we submit your application.
Does North Lincolnshire have additional or selective licensing?
North Lincolnshire operates Mandatory, Selective licensing, so smaller shared homes can also need a licence.
Can Get HMO Licence apply for my North Lincolnshire HMO licence for me?
Yes. Get HMO Licence completes and submits your North Lincolnshire HMO licence application for £599, with the council fee paid directly to North Lincolnshire.
Renting a shared home in North 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 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 £1,063) 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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