In 2004, a joint Empty Property Strategy was developed by Carlisle City Council and Eden District Council. The Strategy was based on existing good practice from around the Country and seeks to capitalise on legislative changes. It outlines ways in which empty properties can be brought back into use, how the Council can prevent homes becoming empty and action that can be taken if an empty property owner fails to bring on empty property back into use.

 

As part of this strategy Carlisle City Council is currently working to reduce the level of empty properties within the area, the private sector housing team works to try and resolve the issues relating to empty homes, so they can be brought back into use.

 

If you are aware of an empty property, please report it to the City Council.  This form is not for owners reporting their own properties as being empty, this should be done through the Council Tax department on 01228 817000 or e-mail ctax@carlisle.gov.uk

 

The team works to reduce the number of empty properties by