Empty and Second Homes
Council tax on empty or second homes in the Stafford Borough Council area will be payable as follows:
| Type of Home | Description | Discount Period | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnished and second homes | Furnished and unoccupied | 100% (200% from 1 April 2025) | |
| Empty homes | Unfurnished and unoccupied for less than 1 year |
Up to 28 days - 100% |
100% (after the 28 day discount period) |
| Long term empty homes |
Unfurnished and Unfurnished and Unfurnished and |
200% 300% 400% |
|
| Uninhabitable properties: undergoing major repair work or structural alterations |
Unfurnished and unoccupied |
Up to 12 months 100% until 31 March 2024. 0% discount from |
200% (after property empty between 1 and 5 years) 300% (after property 400% (after property |
| Empty homes: where the liable person is living elsewhere in job-related or armed forces accommodation |
Unoccupied due to liable person living in job-related or armed forces accommodation |
50% |
The council tax team can give you more information about how the above charges may affect you and may be able to refer you to someone who can give you advice about bringing your property back into use.