Council Tax Empty Property and Second Home Policy

January 27, 2026 Strategy and Resources Committee (Committee) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...approved changes to how Council Tax is levied on empty properties from April 1, 2026, and on second homes from April 1, 2027.

Full council record
Content

Following consideration, the Committee
unanimously resolved:
(1)      
Approve the recommended changes to how Council Tax is levied on
Empty properties, as set out in Appendix 1, with effect from the 1
April, 2026.
(2)      
Approve the recommended changes to how Council Tax is levied on
Second Homes in the Borough, as set out in Appendix 1, with effect
from 1 April, 2027.
 

Supporting Documents

Council Tax Empty Property and Second Home Policy.pdf
Council Tax Empty Property and Second Home Policy Appendix 1.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date27 Jan 2026