Decision details
Council Tax - Empty Homes Premium
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Proposals to consult on introducing a Council Tax empty homes premium from 1 April 2015. This will result in council tax of 150 per cent being charged for properties that have been empty and unfurnished for more than two years.
Decision:
Cabinet approved going out to consultation for a month on introducing a “long term empty” premium for Council Tax. A report will be produced at the end of the period setting out the results and recommended next steps.
Reasons for the decision:
To enable consultation to take place on the introduction of A Council Tax Empty Homes premium. This could result in 150% Council Tax being charged on empty unfurnished properties, which could generate up to £140,000 in additional Council Tax.
Alternative options considered:
None considered.
Publication date: 17/11/2014
Date of decision: 13/11/2014
Decided at meeting: 13/11/2014 - Cabinet
Effective from: 25/11/2014
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