HMO Licensing in Boston
Browse all 112 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Boston Borough Council in East Midlands. Typical licence cost: £948.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Boston?
Boston Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Boston currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
112 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £948.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 2.0 storeys across licensed properties in Boston.
Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Boston Borough Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 1 Dec 2025
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 112 |
| Register last updated | Dec 2025 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £948 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 6.0 |
| Median storeys | 2.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 15 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 3 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,547 (£599 + £948 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Boston?
Search licensed properties in Boston from the council's public register. Register last updated Dec 2025. View the council's official register
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112 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Fydell Crescent Boston Lincolnshire | 1094 | 10 |
| 1 Holbeach Terrace Haven Village Boston Lincolshire | 1072 | 6 |
| 10 Brothertoft Road Boston Lincolnshire | 1082 | 6 |
| 10 Rose Place Boston Lincolnshire | 1146 | 6 |
| 10 Tunnard Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1064 | 7 |
| 101 Norfolk Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1152 | 6 |
| 11 Carlton Road Boston Lincolnshire | 1056 | 5 |
| 11 Red Lion Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1009 | 10 |
| 118 High Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1031 | 10 |
| 118 Skirbeck Road Boston Lincolnshire | 1002 | 9 |
| 119 High Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1078 | 6 |
| 12 Horace Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1077 | 6 |
| 12 Tattershall Road Boston Lincolnshire | 980 | 5 |
| 12 Thorold Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1107 | 10 |
| 12 Tunnard Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1065 | 8 |
| 120 Carlton Road Boston Lincolnshire | 1063 | 6 |
| 13 Brothertoft Road Boston Lincolnshire | 1061 | 10 |
| 13 Tawney Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1138 | 7 |
| 13 Trinity Street Boston Lincolnshire PE21 8 RJ | 1057 | 8 |
| 16 Alfred Street Boston Lincolnshire | 1093 | 6 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Boston
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Boston?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does Boston have additional or selective licensing?
- Boston is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Boston?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Boston?
- Applications are made directly to Boston, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact Boston about HMO licensing?
Office address
Boston
Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QR
East Midlands, England
Licensing enquiries
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