Decision details

Council Tax - Second Homes Premium and Amendments to the Empty Homes Premium

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To recommend the introduction of a Council Tax Second Homes Premium and amendments to the Council Tax Empty Homes Premium.

Decision:

RECOMMENDED that:

 

(1)       council tax be increased for all properties which are occupied periodically by 100% from 1st April 2025 subject to any exemptions set out in subsequent Regulations and for implementation to be in accordance with those Regulations and guidance and

 

(2)       the council tax empty homes premium be increased to 100% for properties empty for between one and five years (currently between two and five years), from 1st April 2025 subject to any exemptions set out in subsequent Regulations and guidance.

 

Publication date: 11/01/2024

Date of decision: 10/01/2024

Decided at meeting: 10/01/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 19/01/2024

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