Canterbury runs an empty-home scheme for landlords and owner-occupiers bringing long-term empty properties back into use. Each scheme below links to the council's own page where you can verify eligibility and apply.
Property must be empty for 6+ months. Loans in units of £25,000 to a maximum of £175,000 per applicant. Interest-free subject to conditions. Repayment up to 3 years for loans to let (from registration of secured charge in favour of Kent County Council) or 24 months / on first-unit sale for loans to sell. Canterbury Empty Property Officer: Daniel.Otley@Canterbury.gov.uk, 01227 862 497.
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.
Kent district. Participates in the Kent-wide No Use Empty (NUE) interest-free loan scheme administered by Kent County Council. Loans in £25k units up to £175k per applicant for properties empty 6+ months. Empty Property Officer: Daniel Otley. Empty + furnished council tax premium of 100% from 1 April 2026.