Have your say
Council Tax Premium Setting for 2027-28
About the Consultation
Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking your views on Council Tax premiums that apply for second and long-term empty homes in Pembrokeshire. A Council Tax Premium is in addition to the standard charge of Council Tax which includes the precepts from Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner and Town and Community Councils.
Before completing the survey, please read the supporting information. This information includes legislation, the decision making process, rationale for setting premiums, premium rate comparisons, mapping long-term empty properties and second homes in Pembrokeshire, potential impact on the economy and tourism, public services, local community, and Welsh language, and measures available to increase housing supply and availability of affordable housing.
Please also view the Integrated Impact Assessment which includes our assessment of the impact the premiums raised may have on the Welsh language and other issues, this information will help you to answer questions about this.
Your views
Considering your views is an essential part of our annual review process. The consultation seeks your views on:
- Council Tax premiums for second homes for 2027-28
- Council Tax premiums for long-term empty homes 2027-28
- How any funding raised from the premiums in 2027-28 should be spent
Complete our online survey (opens in a new tab)
If you would like a paper copy please call our Revenue Services on 01437 764551 or email revenue.services@pembrokeshire.gov.uk so we can make arrangements to send this to you.
The closing date for completed responses is Monday, 10 August 2026.
The responses you provide will be compiled into an anonymised report (i.e. if you provide any personal details, such as your name, as part of your response we won’t include these details) and used to inform an Integrated Impact Assessment. Cabinet will consider these at its meeting on the 5 October 2026. A final decision on the options, including the use of any funding raised by the premiums will be made by full Council at its meeting on the 15 October 2026. This decision will come into effect from 1 April 2027.