FOI Request - Information on Long Term Empty Homes

Request 101003839308

1. Did your council apply a council tax surcharge (premium) on long-term empty homes during the financial year 2024/25?

• If yes, please specify the percentage surcharge applied.

2. How many properties were subject to this surcharge during 2024/25?

3. What was the total amount of council tax surcharge revenue collected from long-term empty homes during 2024/25?

4. Was any portion of this revenue ring-fenced for specific purposes (e.g., housing initiatives)?

• If so, please provide details.

1. Moray Council applied an additional 100% levy on long-term empty homes during 2024/25.

2. Effective of 1st April 2024 there were 521 Council Tax accounts where the levy was applied.

3. During 2024/25 a total of £3,323,263.70 was collected for the levy.

4. No portion of this income is ring-fenced.