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West Lindsey empty home schemes

West Lindsey 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.

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West Lindsey Empty Property Owner Occupier Grant

Grant
Empty Property Owner Occupier Grant (amount not published on public eligibility document)
Eligibility

Owners intending to occupy a previously empty property in West Lindsey. Eligibility criteria PDF and application form available via the council self-service portal. Enquiries via emptyhomes@west-lindsey.gov.uk.

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%
View council source

Notes

Empty Property Owner Occupier Grant with eligibility criteria PDF and self-service application form. Maximum grant amount not displayed on public eligibility document.

Council website
West Lindsey
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Scheme content is sourced from West Lindsey's own published pages and UK government open data (OGL v3). Verified bi-monthly via Proppys' research and review pipeline. Always confirm the latest eligibility on the council's own site before applying.