Plans to charge higher levels of council tax for second homes and long-term empty properties in Rhondda Cynon Taf have got the backing of the council's cabinet. At their meeting on Monday, December 12, cabinet approved a report that will see the proposed introduction of the premiums recommended to full council for approval.
Cabinet considered the feedback from the consultation on the proposals that recommend charging a 50% premium on properties which have been empty for between one and two years and a 100% premium on those empty for more than two years. It is also proposed to charge a council tax premium of 100% for all properties classified as a second home.
It is proposed that the premium for long-term empty properties would come in from April 1, 2023, while the premium for second homes would come in from April 1, 2024. The council would write to each homeowner, once a decision is made, to tell them about any changes.
