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.