Do I need a landlord licence in North East Lincolnshire?

Yes — some rentals in North East Lincolnshire need a licence beyond the national HMO rules. Whether yours does depends on the property’s address and who lives there.

Mandatory HMO licensing (national)

Yes, everywhere in England

This is national law, not a council choice: any property rented to 5 or more people who form 2 or more separate households is a licensable HMO anywhere in England. If that describes your property, you need a licence from the council whether or not it runs any local scheme.

Official council source →

Selective licensing in North East Lincolnshire

Yes — a scheme is in force

A selective licensing scheme covering part of the East Marsh ward in Grimsby was formally designated on 8 October 2025 and came into effect on 8 April 2026, remaining in force until 7 April 2031. Applications opened on 8 April 2026 and are administered by delivery partner Home Safe; the fee is GBP 1,000 per property (Part A GBP 600, Part B GBP 400), reduced to GBP 725 for DASH-accredited landlords. If your property falls inside the designation, letting it without a selective licence is a criminal offence. Schemes change and new designations appear, so always confirm on the council’s own page before relying on this.

Official council source →

Additional HMO licensing in North East Lincolnshire

None that we know of

No additional HMO licensing scheme. Small HMOs of three or four occupants inside the designated area are caught by the selective licence rather than by an additional scheme, and HMOs with five or more occupants need only the mandatory licence. As of our last check we found no additional licensing scheme in North East Lincolnshire — but always confirm on the council’s page, because councils can designate new schemes at any time.

Official council source →

Is your exact property covered?

Designations in North East Lincolnshire can run street by street. Check where your property stands in 3 minutes — free, no account.

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Common questions

Do I need a landlord licence in North East Lincolnshire?
It depends on the property: larger HMOs (5 or more people from 2 or more households) always need a mandatory licence anywhere in England, and North East Lincolnshire’s own selective or additional schemes can extend licensing to other rentals — see the current position above.
What happens if I let an unlicensed property in North East Lincolnshire?
Letting a licensable property without a licence is a criminal offence: unlimited fines on conviction or civil penalties of up to £30,000, a rent repayment order of up to 12 months’ rent, and restrictions on regaining possession.
How do I check if my exact address is inside a licensing area?
Designations are often street-by-street. Check the map or address checker on North East Lincolnshire’s licensing pages (linked above), or take our free compliance score and we’ll flag licensing as something to verify for your property.
How much does a landlord licence cost?
Fees are set per council and per scheme, typically several hundred pounds per property for a five-year licence. North East Lincolnshire’s current fees are on the official page linked above.
Can LetClerk handle the licence application for me?
Yes — checking your address against current schemes and preparing the application is part of our done-for-you compliance service. Start with the free score or the £99 audit and we’ll take it from there.