Issue - meetings

Executive Summary

North Norfolk District Council will claim 25% of the additional income raised from the 200% Council Tax charge for Second Homes. 

As was the case in 2025/26, NNDC proposes to use this additional income to mitigate the potential impact of high levels of Second and holiday homes - to help tackle homelessness and support building of more affordable homes for local households

This report provides details of housing projects it is proposed to fund from the additional income

This use is reflected in the 2026/27 Capital programme and the Out-turn report 2025/2026.

Options considered

-       Not to claim any of the additional Council Tax income from the 200% levy on Second Homes

-       To claim the additional income and use to support general council spending

Consultation(s)

Portfolio Holder for Housing and Peoples’ Services.

Officers in Finance, Housing Options, Estates and Property Services

Recommendations

It is recommended that Cabinet agree the proposed use of additional income from Second Homes Council Tax to fund the housing projects set out in this report.

Reasons for recommendations

To seek approval for the use of resources to help tackle homelessness and housing need

Background papers

Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4 – Purchase of Temporary Accommodation – Cabinet April 2026

Wards affected

Districtwide

Cabinet member(s)

Cllr. Jill Boyle, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Peoples’ Services

Contact Officer

Nicky Debbage, Housing Strategy & Delivery Manager, nicky.debbage@north-norfolk.gov.uk