Council Tax charges, discounts and exemptions for empty properties

Empty property charges

Certain empty properties will be subject to additional charges:

  • Empty and furnished second homes will receive a full Council Tax charge, from 1 April 2025. This will increase to double the basic council tax amount.
  • With effect from the 1 April 2024, if a property has been empty for 1 year, the charge will be double the basic Council Tax amount.
  • If a property has been empty for 5 years, the charge will be 3 times the basic Council Tax amount.
  • If a property has been empty for 10 years, the charge will be 4 times the basic Council Tax amount.

These premiums apply to all properties irrespective of their condition.

If you own an empty property, we have information available to help.