Crap Towns / Rhondda Cynon Taf / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
In the Rhondda Cynon Taf council area, 1,990 empty homes are liable for council tax in 2026-27: 1.84% of all homes liable for it, 14% higher than Wales's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 2,706 | 2.61% | 1.88% |
| 2018-19 | 2,575 | 2.47% | 1.81% |
| 2019-20 | 2,467 | 2.35% | 1.85% |
| 2020-21 | 2,212 | 2.10% | 1.78% |
| 2021-22 | 2,401 | 2.27% | 1.84% |
| 2022-23 | 2,121 | 2.00% | 1.58% |
| 2023-24 | 2,130 | 2.00% | 1.59% |
| 2024-25 | 2,097 | 1.95% | 1.60% |
| 2025-26 | 2,042 | 1.90% | – |
| 2026-27 | 1,990 | 1.84% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 1.84% |
| Bridgend | 1.61% |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1.60% |
| Caerphilly | 1.49% |
| Across Wales | 1.61% |