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Properties that have been empty and substantially unfurnished for more than 2 years are charged a premium of 100% and for more than 5 years a premium of 200%, on top of the full Council Tax charge.
From 1 April 2021, if a property is empty and substantially unfurnished for more than 10 years, the premium is 300%.
The empty homes premium is based upon the property, and not property ownership. Therefore, any transfer of ownership does not affect the date the premium charge becomes due. If a property has already been empty for two years on the date it was purchased, the new owner will be responsible to the pay the premium from their date of purchase.
There are two exceptions to this:
If you have received a letter telling you that your property will have the premium added but it is now occupied, please use our Long Term Empty Home form to advise us of the new occupiers so liability can be amended.
Revenues Service, PO Box 5327, Civic, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3EJ