400% Council Tax Hike Plan For Empty Home Owners

Empty home owners in Gloucester could face a 400% council tax rise as part of plans to help homeless families move out of temporary accommodation. Gloucester City Council says there are more than 150 families in temporary accommodation and 353 empty homes. Under the plans, homes empty for two years or more will see a 150% rise from April, while those empty for more than 10 years will see a 400% hike in 2021. The authority said it could raise £225,000 a year for services. Read more on the BBC website.

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