Midlands•No active empty-home loan or grant
Walsall empty home schemes
Walsall 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
No empty-homes grant or loan. Council tax premiums 100% from 1yr, 200% from 5yr, 300% from 10yr (April 2024).
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