Council Tax Premium on Empty Properties and Second Homes
February 13, 2024 Council, Cabinet (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Cheltenham Cabinet, Council recommended to Council that properties unoccupied and unfurnished for one year, instead of two, will be subject to a 100% premium from April 2025. It also recommended approval for the implementation of a 100% Second Homes Premium from April 2025. The Executive Director for Finance Assets and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets, was given delegated authority to amend policy to meet government guidance and ensure efficient administration.
Full council record
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.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Expected date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Originally due | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Lead officer | Jayne Gilpin |