We plan each large HMO conversion job in Lincolnshire around the local council's amenity standards, which set out kitchen, bathroom and room-size requirements for shared houses.
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
| Council | Additional licensing | Selective licensing | Article 4 (small HMOs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Borough Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| East Lindsey District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| City of Lincoln Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | In force Whole city, since 1 March 2016 |
| North Kesteven District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| South Holland District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| South Kesteven District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| West Lindsey District Council | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not 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 large HMO conversion service in Lincolnshire
For larger houses and buildings in Lincolnshire, we assess whether an HMO for seven or more people is realistic before any design money is spent. That means checking local planning policy, the structure, the escape routes and how many kitchens and bathrooms the occupancy would need.
If the scheme works, we prepare the planning drawings, agree the fire strategy with building control and build floor by floor. It suits bigger properties in Lincolnshire where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.
- Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
- Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
- Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards
- Fire strategy agreed with building control at the start
- Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
