Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
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.
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.
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.
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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