Do you live next door to a HMO? Are you moving into the area and want to know?
The Conservative Party believes in transparency.
We say NO more HMOs in Grantham.
⚠ DISCLAIMER
This information has been collated from publicly available sources and is provided for information purposes only. The data is intended to assist members of the public in understanding the distribution of registered HMOs within South Kesteven. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this register should not be relied upon as definitive or complete. No warranty is given as to the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information displayed.
In a recent South Kesteven District Council public report (Nov 2025) it stated there are 52 HMOs being used by Serco across the district currently - there are other providers who also are using HMOs for government contracts.
What is a HMO?
A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a residential property shared by three or more people who are not from a single household but share communal facilities such as a kitchen, bathroom, or toilet. HMOs are commonly used for student accommodation, young professionals, or key workers.
- In South Kesteven HMOs above 5 Occupants need to be licenced
- HMOs less than 5 Occupants do not need to be licenced
Conversion of small properties into HMOs can be done without planning permission - this is known as permissive development. There is no need to notify neighbours or the community for any conversions that are less than 6 occupants.