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Based on publicly available information, we show the licensing status we currently hold for North East Lincolnshire Council, highlight mandatory HMO rules, and link you to official council sources for verification where we currently have them.
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The scheme covers the East Marsh ward in Grimsby, broadly aligned to the Home Office Safer Streets area boundary. Streets excluded following consultation: Cooper Road, Columbia Road, Fairmont Road, and any inter-connecting streets south of Durban Road. Approximately 3,961 privately rented properties are covered.
The scheme was designated on 8 October 2025. Applications open 8 April 2026. A delivery partner is being contracted to administer the scheme; the Delivery Partner's platform will be used for registration and applications. A landlord workshop is scheduled for 1 April 2026 at Grimsby Town Hall; a letting agents session is scheduled for 26 March 2026 at Freeman Street Market Hub. East Marsh is in the top 1% most deprived wards nationally, with a 38.5% private rental rate (Census 2021), the borough's highest crime rate, and the lowest life expectancy. A 2020 consultation was paused due to Covid-19. The fresh consultation ran 27 January – 7 April 2025; cabinet approved on 20 August 2025. Non-compliance penalties: financial penalty notice of up to £30,000 or unlimited fine via court; landlords may also be ordered to repay up to 12 months' rent via a Rent Repayment Order.
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Borough-wide mandatory licensing for all HMOs in North East Lincolnshire occupied by 5 or more persons forming 2 or more separate households, sharing amenities such as kitchens or bathrooms. Extended to include all HMO types regardless of storeys from 1 October 2018. Administered by the Home Improvement Team.
Applications are submitted via the council's online portal: https://my.nelincs.gov.uk/s/flow/House_in_Multiple_Occupation_Licence. Applications are not reviewed until all required documentation is submitted, including: planning certificates, building control certificates, floor plans with room measurements, gas safety certificates, electrical installation condition reports, PAT certificates, fire alarm inspection reports, emergency lighting certificates, EPCs, tenancy agreements, and fire risk assessments. Landlords with unlicensed HMOs face prosecution or civil penalty. The council investigates complaints and carries out inspections under the NELC Enforcement Policy. Contact: Home Improvement Team, Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby DN31 1HU. Phone: 01472 326296. Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4:30pm.
Our current data shows this scheme based on public information. Always verify the latest fees, dates, and boundary wording on the official council page.
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Last reviewed
28 March 2026
Research confidence
High (74/100)
Sources checked
3
Key scheme details (designation date, commencement date, expiry date, area, fee range, exemptions) confirmed across multiple official NELC pages and corroborated by NRLA licensing updates and press reports. Mandatory HMO fee structure extracted directly from the official nelincs.gov.uk HMO licensing page. The only area of lower confidence is the exact granular fee breakdown for selective licensing (e.g., precise early bird amount vs. standard amount vs. accreditation discount figure) — one source (Property118) suggests £1,000 standard / £725 with accreditation, while the council's official page quotes only the £899–£1,284 range. The £899–£1,284 range is treated as authoritative.
An HMO public register (mandatory HMO licences) is available as a downloadable PDF from the NELC HMO licensing page. The version linked was last updated February 2026. The selective licensing register does not yet exist as of March 2026 — applications open 8 April 2026 and licences will begin to be issued from that date onwards.
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All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from North East Lincolnshire Council.
Borough-wide mandatory licensing for all HMOs in North East Lincolnshire occupied by 5 or more persons forming 2 or more separate households, sharing amenities such as kitchens or bathrooms. Extended to include all HMO types regardless of storeys from 1 October 2018. Administered by the Home Improvement Team.
Applications are submitted via the council's online portal: https://my.nelincs.gov.uk/s/flow/House_in_Multiple_Occupation_Licence. Applications are not reviewed until all required documentation is submitted, including: planning certificates, building control certificates, floor plans with room measurements, gas safety certificates, electrical installation condition reports, PAT certificates, fire alarm inspection reports, emergency lighting certificates, EPCs, tenancy agreements, and fire risk assessments. Landlords with unlicensed HMOs face prosecution or civil penalty. The council investigates complaints and carries out inspections under the NELC Enforcement Policy. Contact: Home Improvement Team, Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby DN31 1HU. Phone: 01472 326296. Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4:30pm.
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
Use these routes to move from the North East Lincolnshire Council summary into the most relevant next action for your property, role, or research task.
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Shared occupancy or possible HMO→
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Check if a property has an HMO licence→
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Investor, buyer, or conveyancer→
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Understand selective licensing rules→
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Need the area-based route→
Use the selective licensing page if the real question is whether a standard rented home sits inside a designated area.
Tenant checking landlord compliance→
Use the tenant guide if you rent a property and want to check whether your landlord holds the right licence.
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