Council charges on empty homes.
Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1323) 18 June 1999, 7(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: From April 2000 any dwelling in England or Wales which has been empty for a year of more will be subject to 50% of the council tax for which it is liable. One reason is encourage owners to bring empty properties back into use. In addition the Council Tax (Exempt Dwellings) (Amendment) (No 2) will be introduced to limit the exemption of dwellings which are undergoing major repair works from paying any council tax to one year.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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From April 2000 any dwelling in England or Wales which has been empty for a year of more will be subject to 50% of the council tax for which it is liable. One reason is encourage owners to bring empty properties back into use. In addition the Council Tax (Exempt Dwellings) (Amendment) (No 2) will be introduced to limit the exemption of dwellings which are undergoing major repair works from paying any council tax to one year.