Decision details

Council Tax Charges on Empty Properties and Second Homes Policy

Decision Maker: Council, Cabinet (Resources) Panel

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To review a revised local policy covering council tax charges levied on empty properties and second homes in accordance with most recent legislation and government guidance.

Decision:

1.    That a reduction in the minimum period for the implementation of the council tax premium for long term empty premises from two years to one year as set out at paragraph 2.7 of the cabinet report with effect from 1 April 2025 be approved.

2.    That the introduction of a 100% council tax premium charged for empty furnished properties with effect from 1 April 2026 be approved.

Report author: Tracey Richards

Publication date: 19/09/2024

Date of decision: 18/09/2024

Decided at meeting: 18/09/2024 - Council

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