Second home
A 50% Council Tax discount is available on second homes which are not the owner’s main residence, if the second home is:
- an unoccupied caravan pitch or unoccupied houseboat mooring
- owned by someone whose main residence is job-related
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.
Introduction of second home premium from 1 April 2025
From 1 April 2025 a 100% premium will be applied to second homes. These properties pay 200% council tax.