Second Homes
Received: 2 April 2025
RE: Request under the Freedom of Information Act (2000)Dear Information Team This is an information request relating to council tax on second homes. Please include the following information:Second Home PremiumDoes the council currently charge a premium on second homes?If so, what is the rate of the premium (expressed as a percentage or multiplier of the standard council tax rate)?Impact AssessmentHas the council undertaken any impact assessment(s) on the effect of the second home premium on the local economy? If so, please provide a copy of the assessment(s).Definition of a Second HomeHow does the council define a second home for council tax purposes?DisputesHave any households challenged the classification of their property as a second home? If yes, how many such disputes have there been, and how many resulted in a change of status?If it is not possible to provide the information requested due to the information exceeding the cost of compliance limits identified in Section 12, please provide advice and assistance, under the Section 16 obligations of the Act, as to how I can refine my request.If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact me via email or phone and I will be very happy to clarify what I am asking for.I would prefer a response via email, but if this is not possible, I will gladly accept letters to the address below. Please acknowledge this information request as soon as possible.Kind regards,
Outcome / Documents
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