Empty homes in the Borough can lead to issues relating to anti-social behaviour, are unattractive and a waste of potential housing which could be better utilised.
With effect from 1 April 2022, the long-term empty premium for properties empty more than two years is 100%. This means the Council Tax will be payable at the full rate plus an additional 100% charge. For properties empty more than five years, the long-term empty premium is 200%. The Council Tax will be payable at the full rate plus an additional 200% charge. For properties empty more than ten years, the long-term empty premium is 300%. The Council Tax will be payable at the full rate plus an additional 300% charge.
We will be looking at any properties that have been empty over 6 months and try to engage with owners at an early stage.
How to report an empty home
We are keen to work with residents to deal with empty homes in the Borough
If you have any problems being caused by empty property in your area please let us know the following information:
- Your name and address
- Your contact details - phone, mobile, email etc.
- Address and location of the property
- Any problems being caused, e.g. damage to the property or surrounding houses, anti-social behaviour, vandalism, overgrown gardens etc.
Please contact Environmental Health on 01277 312500 with the above information, or email us at envhealth@brentwood.gov.uk with as much information as possible to enable us to investigate.