Council Tax Empty Properties

Second Homes

No discount applies for most second homes or empty and furnished properties.

If you live in a second home for your job, you might be able to claim a 50% discount. For example, if you are a pub landlord and you stay in the flat above the pub as a second home.      

To qualify -

  • there must be a link between the job and your second home
  • both your main residence and second home must be furnished

You cannot get this discount if you just live in a second home to shorten your journey to work.