Empty Homes Project

The Project
The Empty Homes Project is a partnership between, Boston Borough Council, City of Lincoln Council, North Kesteven District Council, South Holland District Council and West Lindsey District Council. The Empty Homes Project Officers work with owners to find the best ways to bring empty properties back into use. Please find below links to the other Councils web sites

Defining an Empty Home
The project is concerned with privately owned homes which have been empty for 6 months or more. A lot of properties are empty for legitimate reasons, and the Council appreciate that renovations and sales take time. The Empty Homes Project will not focus on all empty properties, however we will look at what can be done about problematic properties, and where the owner has no intention of returning a property to use. We will also offer support to owners who want to do something with their property and may need pointing in the right direction

Why are Homes Left Empty

Properties are left empty for a number of reasons. These tend to be because:

• The property won't sell or let.
• The property is being renovated and the works are taking some time.
• The owner doesn't have the finances, the time, or the skills for larger scale projects.
• The property is left empty as an investment.
• The owner is waiting for the right time to sell.

With these reasons in mind the project aims to assist owners in finding ways to bring their home back into use.