Empty and furnished properties from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2025

Council Tax is charged at 100% from the first day a property becomes unoccupied. This applies to:

  • a property that is a second home
  • a property that is furnished but not occupied by anyone as their main home

Tell us about your unoccupied and furnished home

Empty and furnished properties from 1 April 2025

Council Tax is charged at 200% from the first day a property becomes unoccupied. This applies to:

  • a property that is a second home
  • a property that is furnished but not occupied by anyone as their main home

Tell us about your unoccupied and furnished home