Council Tax and Spending

East Lothian Council approved changes to its Council Tax Empty Property Policy at a Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2025.

• From 1 April 2025, a 100% premium will be applied to properties that have been empty for more than 12 months.
• From 1 April 2025, the discount for properties that have been empty between seven and 12 months will reduce from 50% to 10%.

Find out more about empty property charges.

If you have a property that is no longer empty, please complete this form

If you have a general enquiry about Council Tax, please complete this form