Unoccupied and unfurnished properties
The charge for unoccupied and unfurnished properties depends on the length of time the property has been vacant.
From April 2023:
- The Council will no longer offer a discount in relation to 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% from 1 April 2023 for those properties which have been empty for 2 years and over.
- Additional 200% from 1 April 2023 for those properties which have been empty for 5 years and over.
- Additional 300% from 1 April 2023 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 |
1 April 2013 - 31 March 2019 |
1 April 2019 - 31 March 2023 |
From |
|---|---|---|---|
|
0 – 1 Months |
0% charge |
0% charge |
100% charge |
|
1 – 6 Months |
75% Charge |
75% Charge |
100% charge |
|
6 – 24 Months |
100% charge |
100% charge |
100% charge |
|
Over 2 years |
150% charge |
200% Charge |
200% charge |
|
Over 5 years |
150% charge |
200% Charge |
300% charge |
|
Over 10 years |
150% charge |
200% Charge |
400% charge |
Major Structural Repairs
If your property is empty and requires major repair work to render it habitable or is undergoing structural alteration, you may be entitled to claim a 50% discount for a maximum of 12 months
Contact
If you feel you are eligible for a discount, please complete the online Council Tax discount form:
Discount form for property in need of major repairs