Decision details

Council Tax Premium on Empty Properties and Second Homes

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To consider the recommendations.

Decision:

RESOLVED THAT: 

 

1.    Council is recommended to approve the change to the Empty Homes Premium so that properties which have been unoccupied and unfurnished for one year, instead of two, will become subject to the 100% premium from April 2025.

 

2.    Council is recommended to approve the implementation of the 100% Second Homes Premium from April 2025.

 

3.    Council is recommended to give delegated authority to the Executive Director for Finance Assets and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance and Assetsto amend the policy so that it meets the requirements of any guidance/ regulations due to be issued by Government and to ensure the premiums are administered efficiently.

 

Contact: Jayne Gilpin, Head of Revenues and Benefits.

Report author: Jayne Gilpin

Publication date: 15/02/2024

Date of decision: 13/02/2024

Decided at meeting: 13/02/2024 - Cabinet

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