Bringing empty properties back into use

The Herefordshire Council is committed to tackling the challenge of empty properties in the County.  The bringing of empty properties back into use is an essential part of the overall Housing Strategy to meet the accommodation needs of the people of Herefordshire.

The Council can provide advice and guidance, and in some instances financial assistance to bring a property up to a good standard.  The Council also has an enforcement role in cases where properties are left unoccupied or in a poor state of repair.

The Council has produced an information pack, which explains the various options that are available to the owners of empty properties, to bring any properties they are responsible for back into residential use.  The guide also provides information on the actions the Council can take if a property is left empty for a long period of time.

Contact

If you would like to discuss an empty property that you are responsible for, or would like to report an empty property, please contact the Housing Needs and Development Team on (01432) 260269 or e-mail enablinggeneral@herefordshire.gov.uk

For a free information pack "An Owner's Guide - Bringing Empty Properties Back into Residential Use", please use the contact details above.