Issue details

Empty Homes Policy

The Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Act 2018 provides discretion for the council to increase Council Tax by up to 100% for long term empty properties. The Council intends to adopt this policy and implement from April 2020.

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/03/2019

Decision due: 29 May 2019 by Council

Considered on: 18 Apr 2019 by Executive

Lead member: Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Housing and Benefits

Lead director: Director of People

Contact: Simon Rosser, Head of Revenues, Benefits and Fraud Email: Simon.Rosser@reigate-banstead.gov.uk Tel: 01737 276478.

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  • Empty Homes Policy