Public Consultation on Second Home and Long-term Empty Property Council Tax Premiums
This consultation ended 29/11/2023
The results of the consultation were presented to Councillors. The report can be read here: Appendix A - Council Tax Premiums Consultation Feedback Report
The matter was considered by Councillors in the meeting of Council on the 14/12/2023.
Council Tax Premiums applicable to Long Term Empty Properties and Second Homes in Ceredigion.
DECISION:
1. that the existing 25% Council Tax Premium applicable to Long Term Empty Properties will increase with effect from 01/04/24, to:
a) 100% for Properties that have been Long Term Empty Properties for up to and including 5 years.
b) 150% for Properties that have been Long Term Empty Properties for over 5 years and up to and including 10 years.
c) 200% for Properties that have been Long Term Empty Properties for over 10 years.
with all time periods including the initial continuous period of 12 months for a dwelling to become defined as a ‘Long Term Empty Property’ by virtue of it being unoccupied and substantially unfurnished.
2a) that the existing 25% Council Tax Premium applicable to Second Homes will increase to 100% to take effect from 01/04/24.
2b) that the existing 25% Council Tax Premium applicable to Second Homes will increase to 150% to take effect from 01/04/25.
3. To note that any potential financial considerations arising from their decisions will be dealt with as soon as possible as a separate matter at a separate future meeting.