South East England•No active empty-home loan or grant
Eastbourne empty home schemes
Eastbourne 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%
Adopted 1 Apr 2024. View council source
Notes
East Sussex district under shared services with Lewes. Refers owners to Parity Trust for subsidised home improvement loans (not empty-home-specific). Empty Homes Premium 100% from April 2024.
Council website
Eastbourne