Notice Of Consideration Of A Scheme For The Abatement Of Rates In Respect Of Vacant Properties
Date: 09-09-2024
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.
Mayo County Council will consider a scheme providing for abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, applying in the local financial year 2025 and subsequent years.
Mayo 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 Wednesday 25th September 2024 and be sent to
Rates Office, Debt Management Unit, Glenpark House, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Or
Email rates@mayococo.ie
Signed:
Kevin Kelly
Chief Executive
Date: 08 September 2024