Second homes

If you have a furnished second home, you will have to pay full Council Tax.

From 1 April 2025, we will charge Council Tax in full plus an additional 100%.

If the property is required for work (for example a school caretaker required to live on site) you can apply for a second home discount of 50%.

From 1 April 2025 the government legislated for some exceptions to the additional charge.

You can find more information in our empty and second homes premiums policy (pdf)