Crap Towns / Monmouthshire / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Monmouthshire?
In the Monmouthshire council area, 411 empty homes are liable for council tax in 2026-27: 0.94% of all homes liable for it, 42% lower than Wales's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 638 | 1.58% | 1.88% |
| 2018-19 | 654 | 1.60% | 1.81% |
| 2019-20 | 651 | 1.59% | 1.85% |
| 2020-21 | 569 | 1.38% | 1.78% |
| 2021-22 | 715 | 1.71% | 1.84% |
| 2022-23 | 605 | 1.43% | 1.58% |
| 2023-24 | 608 | 1.42% | 1.59% |
| 2024-25 | 153 | 0.36% | 1.60% |
| 2025-26 | 390 | 0.90% | – |
| 2026-27 | 411 | 0.94% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Blaenau Gwent | 1.77% |
| Newport | 1.58% |
| Caerphilly | 1.49% |
| Monmouthshire | 0.94% |
| Torfaen | 0.90% |
| Across Wales | 1.61% |