NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF A SCHEME FOR THE ABATEMENT OF RATES IN RESPECT OF VACANT PROPERTIES
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.
Wicklow County Council will consider a scheme providing for abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, applying in the 2025 local financial year.
Wicklow 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 27th September 2024 and may be made using one of the following methods:
- By E-mail to vacancy@wicklowcoco.ie
- By post to Vacancy Consultation, c/o Finance Department, Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Wicklow Town
- Via the feedback form below.
Signed: Emer O’Gorman
Chief Executive
Wicklow County Council
Dated: 11th September 2024