HMO fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessments for Lincoln HMOs.

Lincoln asks for HMO fire risk assessments to be carried out by a qualified fire risk assessor, so a self-assessment is unlikely to be accepted for your licence.

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Lincoln's HMO fire safety rules

Lincoln publishes its own HMO fire safety standard, "Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (City of Lincoln Council), with Appendix 12 adopted standards" (September 2018). FRASafe's assessment follows BS 9792:2025 and LACORS. Below is what Lincoln's rules ask for in a typical house, so you know what to expect.

Standard: Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (City of Lincoln Council), with Appendix 12 adopted standards (September 2018)
Assessment for the licence: Expected, but not sent in
Who can carry it out: A qualified fire risk assessor
Last checked: 15 October 2026

Running an HMO in Lincoln

The local rules and contacts that sit alongside your fire risk assessment, each taken from the council's or fire service's own website.

Fire and rescue service: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue covers Lincoln.
Source: lincolnshire.gov.uk
Planning: Turning a family home into a small HMO needs planning permission in the whole city (an Article 4 direction, in force since 1 March 2016).
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“Planning permission will therefore be required for change of use from Class C3 to C4 from 1 March 2016.”
Source: lincoln.gov.uk
Licence fee: A new HMO licence from Lincoln costs £1,470 for up to 5 bedrooms (60% on application, 40% when the draft licence is granted).
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“Basic fee (up to 5 bedrooms) New application £1470”
Source: lincoln.gov.uk

Lincoln asks for a qualified fire risk assessor, so a self-assessment (including ours) is unlikely to be accepted for your licence.

Everything Lincoln requires, with sources →HMO fire safety standards for every council →What does a complete HMO fire risk assessment cover? →How often does an HMO fire risk assessment need reviewing? →

Common questions

Can I do my own HMO fire risk assessment in Lincoln?

The council says the fire risk assessment must be carried out by a qualified or experienced fire risk assessor. A landlord's own assessment is unlikely to be accepted for the licence.

Does Lincoln want to see my fire risk assessment?

The council's guidance talks about fire risk assessments, but it does not ask you to send one with your application. Fire safety law still says you need one.

How much does an HMO fire risk assessment cost in Lincoln?

On-site fire risk assessors typically charge £200–£500 for a small HMO. That is a national range from published price guides, not a local quote. Tell us about your property and we will put you in touch with a qualified assessor in our network.

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