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Council tax is payable on properties that are empty, including second homes.
A 50% Council Tax discount is available on second homes which are not the owner’s main residence, if the second home is:
Job-related accommodation is defined as ‘provided by reason of their employment and necessary for the proper performance of the duties of that employment’.
To apply, please complete the online exemption form.
From 1 April 2025 a 100% premium will be applied to second homes. These properties pay 200% council tax.
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