Wychavon 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.
Owners of long-term empty homes in Wychavon. 0% interest loan repaid monthly over 2 or 3 years, with first payment deferral of up to 3 months by agreement. Property must be renovated to a habitable standard and brought back into occupation. £1,000 incentive payment may apply where property is let via the council tenant referral service.
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.
Empty Homes Loan Scheme: up to £5,000 at 0% interest, repayable over 2-3 years with possible 3-month deferred first payment. £1,000 tenant referral incentive when let through council referral service.