Yorkshire & the Humber•No active empty-home loan or grant
Calderdale empty home schemes
Calderdale does not currently operate a direct empty-home loan or grant. Owners may still be subject to the council tax premium below and can contact the empty-property officer for advice.
Council tax premium
A property is classed as "long-term empty" once it has been unoccupied and substantially unfurnished for a qualifying period. The premium is charged on top of the standard council tax bill.
After 1 year
+100%
After 5 years
+200%
After 10 years
+300%
Adopted 1 Apr 2024. View council source
Notes
Full council tax empty-home premium ladder adopted. No dedicated empty homes grant or loan for private owners; advice only via under1roof@calderdale.gov.uk. Premium refund available to new owners who bring property back into use within 1yr of purchase.
Council website
Calderdale