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Second Home Tax Campaign Group To Meet in Filey

Sunday, 16 November 2025 18:30

North Yorkshire Council’s Second Home Council Tax Premium has had a major impact on our residents, businesses, and local economy, that's the view of a new campaign group meeting in Filey.

North Yorkshire Council charges a 100% council tax premium on second homes, effectively doubling the standard council tax rate for these properties. This premium applies to substantially furnished homes that are not a person's sole or main residence:

  • Standard rate: A standard council tax charge is applied to the property.
  • Premium rate: The 100% premium doubles this standard charge, bringing the total council tax to 200% of the normal rate.
  • Rationale: The premium was introduced under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 to address the local housing shortage and encourage properties to be used as main residences. 

A new campaign group say many local people, business owners, and community members are deeply concerned about how these changes have affected Filey and have proposed a meeting to voice their opinions and concerns.

Certain properties are exempt from the second home premium: 

  • Job-related housing: Properties required for an individual's job, such as a caretaker or minister of religion, may be exempt.
  • Annexes: An annex used as part of the main residence is not subject to the premium.
  • Seasonal homes: Properties that have a planning restriction preventing year-round occupancy are exempt. 

The council also charges a premium on properties that are left empty and substantially unfurnished. 

  • Empty for 1 to 5 years: A 100% premium applies, meaning you will pay double the standard rate.
  • Empty for 5 to 10 years: A 200% premium applies (triple the standard rate).
  • Empty for over 10 years: A 300% premium applies (quadruple the standard rate). 

The group are meeting at the Evron Centre in Filey on Saturday 22nd November at 10.30am.

The authority says the rules and exceptions for second homes and empty properties can be complex- and people should contact them directly with any concerns.

 

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