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Second and holiday homes

Find out about applying for a council tax discount on a second home or holiday home.

Generally, there are no discounts for second/holiday homes. You will have to pay a full charge.

There is no reduction in council tax for:

  • unfurnished homes
  • empty second/holiday homes

Council tax will increase to 200% of the full charge if the property remains empty for over 1 year.

We may give a 50% discount if:

  • the council tax payer must live in job-related accommodation. This must be in the terms and conditions of your employment. You will not get a discount if you live there just because it is convenient for work
  • the second home is an occupied caravan pitch or boat mooring

Holiday properties that are available to let for more than 20 weeks of the year need to pay business rates.