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UK Law Reference
All sections of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023
2023 c. 55, s.79

Section 79 — Long-term empty dwellings: England

Extent: E+W

This version in force from 2023-10-26

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

(1) In section 11B of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (higher amount for long-term empty dwellings: England)—

(a) after subsection (1C) insert— (1D) In exercising its functions under this section a billing authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State. ;

(b) in subsection (8), for “2 years” substitute “1 year”.

(2) The amendments made by subsection (1) have effect for financial years beginning on or after 1 April 2024 (and, in relation to the amendment made by subsection (1)(b), it does not matter whether the period mentioned in section 11B(8) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 begins before this section comes into force).