York runs 2 empty-home schemes 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 properties in York. Equity-release product with no repayments during the loan period; loan recovered from property equity. Administered by the Healthy and Sustainable Homes Service.
Owners of long-term empty properties in York. Interest-free loan with no repayments during the loan period, no early-repayment charges. Borrower selects a 2, 3, 4 or 5 year term. Administered by the Healthy and Sustainable Homes 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.
Two interest-free empty property loan products: up to £15,000 with no repayments during the loan period (2-5yr term), and an equity-release option up to £30,000 with no repayments during the loan period. Administered by the Healthy and Sustainable Homes Service. Council tax empty premium raised to 100% after 1yr from April 2024.