Additional flexibility in the application of council tax premiums and letting criteria

posted on 21 December 2022, updated on 21 December 2022

The Welsh Government has proposed that more categories of properties will be excepted from paying the council tax premium on second homes, managing the impact of new local tax rules to distinguish between second homes and self-catering accommodation.

The full press release and was issued on 11 November 2022 and is available on the Welsh Government’s website: Additional flexibility in the application of council tax premiums and letting criteria.

A Cabinet statement was released on the same day, which can also be found on the Welsh Government’s website: Council tax: Consultations on draft regulations to extend exceptions to second home premiums and on guidance

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