East Midlands
HMO licensing in East Lindsey
East Lindsey District Council requires a mandatory licence for HMOs occupied by 5 or more people from 2 or more households. No additional or selective licensing scheme is currently in force in East Lindsey (checked September 2026). The published licence fee starts at £660 (£480 to renew).
Mandatory licence
5+ people, 2+ households
National scheme
Additional / selective
None in force
Mandatory licensing only
Licence fee
From £660
Renewal £480
Decision time
Not published
Licensing schemes in East Lindsey
East Lindsey District Council operates the national mandatory scheme. We found no additional or selective licensing scheme in force or proposed as of September 2026. Councils can introduce one after a public consultation, so it is worth setting an alert.
Licence fees
The published fee for a new HMO licence is £660, and £480 to renew. Fees can depend on the number of occupants or lettings, and they are reviewed each year.
East Lindsey's published fee schedule lists a new HMO licence fee of £660.00 (plus £60.00 for the 6th and each additional letting unit/room), a renewal fee of £480.00 (plus £60.00 for the 6th and each additional unit), and a variation fee of £120.00. The fee covers processing the application, an inspection of the property, and issuing the licence, and is reviewed annually. East Lindsey administers HMO licensing jointly with South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council under the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP), using a shared HMO Licensing Policy.
Check the current fee on the council website (e-lindsey.gov.uk) before you apply.
Minimum room sizes
| Single bedroom (person aged 10+) | 6.51 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition, incorporated into the council's HMO Licence Conditions - Appendix C of the SELCP HMO Licensing Policy). |
|---|---|
| Double bedroom (two persons aged 10+) | 10.22 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
| Child's bedroom (under 10) | 4.64 m² minimum floor area (national mandatory HMO licence condition). |
National minimums for licensed HMOs are 6.51 m² for one adult and 10.22 m² for two adults; councils can apply higher local standards.
Fire safety requirements
- All licensed HMOs must comply with the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006, which place duties on managers and occupiers for management and safety of HMOs.
- All licences include mandatory conditions relating to minimum bedroom floor areas and maximum permitted occupancy per room, set out in the council's HMO Licence Conditions (Appendix B of the HMO Licensing Policy).
- The council applies The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018 and The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015/2022.
Kitchen, bathroom and amenity standards
- All licensed HMOs must meet the Amenity and Space Standards for HMOs set out in Appendix C of the council's HMO Licensing Policy, incorporating the statutory minimum bedroom sizes.
- The maximum number of occupants is set by the council based on the facilities provided and the permissible maximum number of persons, not solely on the number requested in the application.
Documents you will need
- Gas safety certificate (CP12) — Required under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, referenced in the council's HMO Licensing Policy legal framework.
- EICR — Required under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, referenced in the council's HMO Licensing Policy legal framework.
- EPC — Required under the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, referenced in the council's HMO Licensing Policy legal framework.
Sources
Compiled from the council’s own published pages and documents; data reviewed September 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with East Lindsey District Council before applying. This is general information, not legal advice.