Renting in Lincoln
City of Lincoln Council · East Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Lincoln.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£700 - £950
Estimated 8,000 private rented properties in the Lincoln area.
HMO Rules in Lincoln
Lincoln operates mandatory HMO licensing. The University of Lincoln campus has driven significant growth in the city's rental market. The council monitors student housing areas and investigates reports of poor conditions.
Check the HMO Register
Check council website
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Lincoln, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01522 881188
Contact via website
Council Website
www.lincoln.gov.ukTenant Advice in Lincoln
Local Advice Line
Lincoln CAB: 01522 544580
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
Rental Market in Lincoln
2-Bed Rent
£700
/month
Avg Yield
6.4%
Growth (YoY)
4.2%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Lincolnor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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