Service Description: Council Tax is a tax on domestic property collected by your local council. The council tax provides approximately 20% of the council’s gross budget and is a vital element in raising revenue which contributes towards the provision of services to residents.
Also known as:- About Council Tax, Council Tax Discounts, Council Tax Exemptions, Council Tax Reductions, Holiday Homes, Reductions, Second Homes
Answer: There will be no change until the property has been empty for 2 years. The Isle of Wight Council is proposing to follow the Government proposal that a 50% premium is levied after the property has been empty for 2 years therefore the council tax charge will increase to 150% after two years.