HMO Licensing in East Lindsey
Browse all 65 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for East Lindsey District Council in East Midlands. Typical licence cost: £660.
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East Lindsey
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in East Lindsey?
East Lindsey District Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. East Lindsey currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
65 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £660.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 8.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in East Lindsey.
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 East Lindsey District Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Local licensing note
PDF public register (Jun 2026 export)
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 30 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 65 |
| Register last updated | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £660 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median occupants | 8.0 |
| Median storeys | 3.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 27 |
| Tallest recorded HMO | 5 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,259 (£599 + £660 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 East Lindsey?
Search licensed properties in East Lindsey from the council's public register. Register last updated Jun 2026. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (9 of 14)
Property search
65 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Albert Road Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00034/25 | 5 |
| 1 Brunswick Drive Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00008/26 | 10 |
| 1 East View Terrace Roman Bank Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00036/23 | 8 |
| 1 Grosvenor Road Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00021/24 | 8 |
| 1 Low Lane Friskney Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00039/26 | 5 |
| 1 St Bernards Avenue Louth Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00093/24 | 5 |
| 10 Cecil Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00018/26 | 6 |
| 10 Firbeck Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00004/25 | 25 |
| 10 Prince Alfred Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00123/24 | 12 |
| 10 Waterloo Road Mablethorpe Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00030/26 | 6 |
| 11 Grosvenor Road Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00114/24 | 10 |
| 12 George Street Mablethorpe Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00133/24 | 7 |
| 15 Grosvenor Road Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00028/26 | 14 |
| 16 Waterloo Road Mablethorpe Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00084/25 | 6 |
| 163 Roman Bank Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00076/24 | 9 |
| 17 Waterloo Road Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1JR Information correct on 30th June 2026 | HMOLIC/00083/25 | 10 |
| 18 Lumley Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00007/24 | 15 |
| 18 Prince Alfred Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00035/23 | 11 |
| 22 Cecil Avenue Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00037/23 | 10 |
| 23 Grosvenor Road Skegness Lincolnshire | HMOLIC/00013/24 | 7 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in East Lindsey
- What are the HMO licence requirements in East Lindsey?
- 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 East Lindsey have additional or selective licensing?
- East Lindsey 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 East Lindsey?
- 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 East Lindsey?
- Applications are made directly to East Lindsey, 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 East Lindsey about HMO licensing?
Office address
East Lindsey
The Hub Mareham Road Horncastle Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, LN9 6PH
East Midlands, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other East Midlands authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.