Work to maps, forms and planning applications
We're doing some work to online maps, forms and the planning system tomorrow (Tuesday 21 May). This means you won't be able to access them for the day. This does not affect council tax or rent payments.
If a property has been empty for at least two years, find out how the premium charge is applied.
An additional amount of council tax (a premium) is charged when a property has been empty and substantially unfurnished for two years or more.
From 1 April 2024, the following premiums apply:
As this premium applies to the property, a change of ownership or tenancy will not affect the premium. If when you bought or leased your property it had already been empty and unfurnished for two years or more, you will still have to pay the extra council tax charge. The additional charge can only be removed by bringing your property back into use.
If the premium affects you we will write to you and send you a new council tax bill.
There are two types of property that are not affected by the premium:
If your bill shows a long-term empty premium and you think that your property is in one of these categories please contact us straight away.