Consideration of a scheme for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties 2026

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The levying and collection of commercial rates by Local Authorities is legislated under the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019. Commercial Rates remain payable on vacant property.

Section 9 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019 makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may make a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, and that such a scheme shall be approved at the local authority budget meeting, concerning the local financial year to which the scheme shall apply.

Clare County Council will consider a scheme providing for abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, applying in the 2026 local financial year.

Clare County Council welcomes written submissions from the public on this matter specifically covering the potential effects of a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties on businesses, individuals and on local authority services.

Submissions must be received by 17th October 2025.

The levying and collection of commercial rates by Local Authorities is legislated under the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019. Commercial Rates remain payable on vacant property.

Section 9 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019 makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may make a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, and that such a scheme shall be approved at the local authority budget meeting, concerning the local financial year to which the scheme shall apply.

Clare County Council will consider a scheme providing for abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, applying in the 2026 local financial year.

Clare County Council welcomes written submissions from the public on this matter specifically covering the potential effects of a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties on businesses, individuals and on local authority services.

Submissions must be received by 17th October 2025.

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