Crap Towns / Carmarthenshire / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Carmarthenshire?
In the Carmarthenshire council area, 1,870 empty homes are liable for council tax in 2026-27: 2.13% of all homes liable for it, 32% higher than Wales's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 2,705 | 3.21% | 1.88% |
| 2018-19 | 2,844 | 3.35% | 1.81% |
| 2019-20 | 2,964 | 3.48% | 1.85% |
| 2020-21 | 2,883 | 3.37% | 1.78% |
| 2021-22 | 2,845 | 3.31% | 1.84% |
| 2022-23 | 2,259 | 2.61% | 1.58% |
| 2023-24 | 2,309 | 2.65% | 1.59% |
| 2024-25 | 2,464 | 2.83% | 1.60% |
| 2025-26 | 2,090 | 2.39% | – |
| 2026-27 | 1,870 | 2.13% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Carmarthenshire | 2.13% |
| Swansea | 1.83% |
| Neath Port Talbot | 1.61% |
| Across Wales | 1.61% |