Another council could take advantage of powers to charge more tax on second and empty homes.
Nine of the 22 councils in Wales currently use the discretionary powers to charge second home owners more.
Latest data suggests 892 long-term empty home owners would be charged the 100% premium if the proposals are approved, according to theA long-term empty property is defined as a place of residence which is both unoccupied and substantially unfurnished for a continuous period of at least one year.The aim of the policy is to help local authorities bring long-term empty homes back into use.
"The charging of a 100% premium on long-term empty dwellings and second homes [in Neath Port Talbot] would raise additional revenue through council tax collection," the report said. "Based on current numbers it is estimated that this additional income would be in the region of £2 million per annum.” The proposals to implement the premium will now go out to public consultation, with the findings expected to be brought back to the cabinet for a decision towards the end of the year.
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