Unoccupied and unfurnished properties
The Council does not provide a discount for unoccupied and unfurnished properties.
Long-term empty properties that have been unoccupied and unfurnished for a continuous period, shall be charged the following premiums, increasing the Council Tax charge whilst it remains in such a condition.
- Additional 100% for those properties which have been empty for 12 months or.
- Additional 200% for those properties which have been empty for 5 years and over.
- Additional 300% for those properties which have been empty for 10 years and over.
This affects properties that are unoccupied and substantially unfurnished and not eligible for a Council Tax exemption.
The costs are shown in the table below
|
Length of time empty |
Up to 31 March 2023 |
From 1 April 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Over 12 Months |
100% charge |
200% charge |
|
Over 2 years |
200% charge |
200% charge |
|
Over 5 years |
300% charge |
300% charge |
|
Over 10 years |
400% charge |
400% charge |