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.
Fingal County Council will consider a scheme providing for abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, applying in the 2025 local financial year.
Fingal 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 noon on the 15th of August 2024 and be sent to:
The Administrative Officer, Commercial Rates Section,
Finance Department, Fingal County Council,
County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 X8Y2.
or
Signed: AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive
Dated: 1st August 2024
All comments, including the names and addresses of those making comments, submitted to the Council in regard to this consultation process will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented to a meeting of Fingal County Council. Accordingly, they will also be included in the minutes of that meeting and consequently will appear on the Council’s Website.