Crap Towns / Dumfries and Galloway / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Dumfries and Galloway?
In the Dumfries and Galloway council area, 1,750 homes had stood empty for more than six months in September 2025: 2.28% of all homes, 42% higher than Scotland's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1,767 | 2.31% | 1.80% |
| September 2025 | 1,750 | 2.28% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Dumfries and Galloway | 2.28% |
| South Ayrshire | 1.62% |
| North Ayrshire | 1.19% |
| East Ayrshire | 0.78% |
| Across Scotland | 1.61% |