Midlands•No active empty-home loan or grant
Coventry empty home schemes
Coventry 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
West Midlands unitary. No dedicated empty homes grant or loan. Empty Dwellings Strategy 2021-2026 focuses on advice, Tenant Finder Scheme and Lets Rent+ guaranteed-rent leasing.
Council website
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