HMO floor plans in Lincolnshire

Midlands HMO provides HMO floor plan services across Lincolnshire, covering 11 towns and city areas and the rules of 7 councils.

We cover Lincolnshire from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham, with surveys arranged across the county.

  • Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors
  • Covering Lincolnshire and nearby Lincolnshire towns
  • Free survey and fixed written quote

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In Lincolnshire, as everywhere in England, a house with five or more people forming two or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence. Some councils go further with additional licensing or Article 4 directions, as the table shows.

Our work in Lincolnshire ranges from single conversions for first-time landlords to multi-house programmes for investors, all priced in writing before work starts.

HMO rules across Lincolnshire's councils

CouncilAdditional licensingSelective licensingArticle 4 (small HMOs)
Boston Borough CouncilNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
East Lindsey District CouncilNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
City of Lincoln CouncilNot confirmedNot confirmedIn force
Whole city, since 1 March 2016
North Kesteven District CouncilNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
South Holland District CouncilNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
South Kesteven District CouncilNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
West Lindsey District CouncilNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed

Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.

Councils in Lincolnshire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: City of Lincoln Council. We found no additional licensing schemes in force that we could confirm, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

Our HMO floor plan service in Lincolnshire

Licence applications for HMOs in Lincolnshire commonly need a floor plan showing room sizes, room use, fire safety features and amenities. We measure the house on site, check the format the council asks for and draw plans that match the property as it is today.

For landlords across Lincolnshire, our plans also support planning applications, building control and fire risk assessments. If you have changed the layout of a house in Lincolnshire, we can update existing plans before a renewal, variation or sale.

  • Floor areas in square metres, with 1.5 m ceiling exclusions
  • Plans supplied as PDF in your council's usual format
  • Room use and intended occupancy marked for each bedroom
  • On-site measurement of every room and floor
  • Fire doors, detectors, alarm panel and emergency lighting shown

Towns we cover in Lincolnshire

HMO floor plans in Lincolnshire: common questions

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. the local council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

Who issues HMO licences in Lincolnshire?

the local council is the licensing authority for Lincolnshire. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Lincolnshire?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Lincolnshire needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Got a house in Lincolnshire in mind?

Send us the address and we'll check the licensing and planning position before we talk about prices.

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