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A home in need of major repairs

If your home is empty and unfurnished and needs, or is undergoing major repairs (which involve structural alterations), you may be able to get money off your bill.

You’ll need to provide us with some details such as photos, estimates, and invoices before the 50% discount can be awarded for up to twelve months.

Apply for a discount

There are exceptions to the empty homes premium

Properties undergoing:

  • major repairs; or
  • structural alterations

will not have to pay the premium for up to 12 months.

If a property is sold or let during the 12-month period, the exception will end.

Further information that may help you:

Cornwall Council determined the levels of discretionary discounts available to empty homes on the 11 December 2012.

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