What is an Empty Homes Tax?
Q: What is an Empty Homes Tax?
A: An Empty Homes Tax is a tax on homes that are not lived in for more than six months of the year.
Q: Who has to pay this tax?
A: Homeowners who do not live in their home for more than six months of the year have to pay this tax.
Q: Is there an exemption from this tax?
A: Yes, homeowners or tenants who live in their home for at least six months of the year are exempt from paying this tax.
Q: How long does a homeowner need to occupy their home to be exempt from paying the Empty Homes Tax?
A: A homeowner needs to occupy their home for at least six months of the year in order to be exempt from paying the Empty Homes Tax.
Q: Does renting out a property make it eligible for exemption from the Empty Homes Tax?
A: Yes, if a tenant occupies the property for at least six months of the year then it is eligible for exemption from the Empty Homes Tax.
Q: Are there any other exemptions available besides occupying a property?
A: No, occupying a property is currently the only way to be exempt from paying this tax.
