Bridgend County Borough Council has approved a new Empty Homes Strategy for 2025-2030, following public consultation with residents, landlords and property owners.
The strategy focuses on early engagement, financial support and stronger enforcement to reduce long-term empty residential properties and bring them back into use.
It also includes an empty property action plan and a coordinated approach across council departments and external partners.
The strategy supports wider council aims to increase affordable housing, tackle homelessness, regenerate town centres and support climate action by reusing existing buildings and improving their energy efficiency.
Progress is monitored through annual reviews, with a full assessment set for 2030.
Councillor Neelo Farr, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Development and Housing, said: “This new strategy sets out a clear plan to bring more homes back into use, support regeneration, and make the best use of our existing housing.
“It also supports our climate goals by promoting the reuse of buildings and improving energy efficiency.
“Steady progress has been made with over 230 empty homes bought back into use since 2021/22 and in 2024/25 alone over 300 site visits took place, 16 enforcement notices were issued and three prosecutions were completed.”
Farr added: “I’d encourage anyone who owns an empty residential property to make the most of the opportunities and support available to help bring their property back into use.”
