Property fee reduction for vacant houses in 2024

In 2024, according to the relevant laws and regulations and local specific regulations, qualified vacant house owners can enjoy the right of property fee reduction and exemption. The specific conditions, scope, application process and so on need to be understood and operated according to local policies.

First, the background of vacant housing property fee reduction policy

With the continuous development of the real estate market, the problem of vacant houses has gradually become prominent. In order to encourage owners to make rational use of real estate resources, reduce the vacancy rate and reduce the economic burden of owners, local governments have introduced policies to reduce property fees for vacant houses. These policies aim to promote the healthy development of the real estate market through economic incentives.

Second, the vacant property fee relief conditions

1. Definition and identification of vacant houses: Generally speaking, vacant houses refer to houses that are unoccupied and not rented for a certain period of time (such as six months or one year in a row). Specific identification criteria should be based on local policies.

2. Qualification requirements of the owner: the owner must be the owner of the house, and the house must be the only or main house under the owner's name. Some areas may have restrictions on the owner's household registration and purchase time.

3. Other conditions: Some areas may require owners to provide proof of vacant houses and pay relevant taxes and other additional conditions.

Three, the scope and method of property fee relief for vacant houses

1. scope of relief: the scope of relief for vacant housing property fees varies from place to place, and is generally determined according to the length of vacant time, housing area, property service level and other factors.

2. Relief method: The relief method can be directly reducing the amount of property fees, lowering the charging standard of property fees or providing other forms of concessions.

Four, the process of applying for relief of vacant housing property fees

1. Understand the policy: the owner must first understand the local specific policies on the reduction and exemption of vacant property fees, including conditions, scope and application process.

2. Preparation materials: According to the policy requirements, the owner needs to prepare relevant certification materials, such as real estate license, vacant certificate and tax payment certificate.

3. Submit application: The owner submits the prepared materials to the property management company or relevant departments for application.

4. Review and approval: The property management company or relevant departments will review the application materials, and qualified owners will be approved for property fee reduction and exemption.

To sum up:

The policy of property fee reduction for vacant houses in 2024 aims to encourage owners to make rational use of real estate resources and reduce the economic burden. Eligible owners can understand and apply for property fee reduction and exemption according to local policies and regulations. In the application process, the owner needs to prepare relevant supporting materials and apply according to the procedures stipulated in the policy. Through the policy of property fee reduction and exemption, it can promote the healthy development of the real estate market and improve the housing utilization rate.

Legal basis:

Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Property Management

Article 44 provides that:

The owner shall pay the property service fee in full and on time in accordance with the property service contract. If the owner and the user of the property agree that the user of the property shall pay the property service fee, the owner shall bear joint and several liability from the agreement. Property that has been completed but has not been sold or handed over to the property buyer shall be paid by the construction unit.