Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 48979

Empty Property and Second Homes: Council Tax

Tabled: 29 April 2025
Answered: 7 May 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will issue guidance to local authorities on the potential impact of local circumstances on the application of a (a) second homes and (b) empty homes premium to council tax

Answer

Jim McMahon
The government has published guidance on the implementation of the empty and second homes council tax premiums which encourages councils to consider local circumstances when deciding whether to apply a premium. The guidance can be found here - Guidance on...
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