South East England•No active empty-home loan or grant
Wokingham empty home schemes
Wokingham 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 2025. View council source
Notes
No dedicated empty homes loan or grant. General repair / improvement loan up to £20,000 for owner-occupiers aged 60+, not an empty-property product. Council tax premiums 100% / 200% / 300%; second-home premium 100% from April 2025.
Council website
Wokingham