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Consultation on proposals to implement Council Tax Premiums on long-term empty properties and second homes
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Consultation has concluded
This consultation seeks views on the Council’s proposal to charge premiums on long-term empty homes and second homes and the level of premiums to charge.
The consultation seeks views on domestic properties and does not extend to empty business/commercial properties.
The discretion given to Councils to charge a premium is intended to be used as part of a wider strategy to help Councils to: -
a) bring long-term empty homes back into use to provide safe, secure, and affordable homes;
b) support Councils in increasing the supply of affordable housing and enhancing the sustainability of local communities; and
By increasing the council tax charges on long-term empty homes and second homes, the aim is to encourage homeowners to bring their long term empty properties back into use for the benefit of the local community and economy.
Ways to give your view
If you would like to share your views, please complete the survey. If you require a paper copy of the questionnaire please email counciltax@caerphilly.gov.ukor telephone 01443 863002.
Public Consultation Duration
12th January 2024 to 8th Fabruary 2024.
Expected outcomes
The consultation responses will be considered and form part of a further report to be presented to Cabinet to consider and determine the level of council tax premiums that it would recommend to full Council.
This consultation seeks views on the Council’s proposal to charge premiums on long-term empty homes and second homes and the level of premiums to charge.
The consultation seeks views on domestic properties and does not extend to empty business/commercial properties.
The discretion given to Councils to charge a premium is intended to be used as part of a wider strategy to help Councils to: -
a) bring long-term empty homes back into use to provide safe, secure, and affordable homes;
b) support Councils in increasing the supply of affordable housing and enhancing the sustainability of local communities; and
By increasing the council tax charges on long-term empty homes and second homes, the aim is to encourage homeowners to bring their long term empty properties back into use for the benefit of the local community and economy.
Ways to give your view
If you would like to share your views, please complete the survey. If you require a paper copy of the questionnaire please email counciltax@caerphilly.gov.ukor telephone 01443 863002.
Public Consultation Duration
12th January 2024 to 8th Fabruary 2024.
Expected outcomes
The consultation responses will be considered and form part of a further report to be presented to Cabinet to consider and determine the level of council tax premiums that it would recommend to full Council.
