Written questions

Council Tax: Valuation

Commons · Question 94804 · Tabled 26 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 2 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will make an estimate of the number of households currently paying higher council tax due to (a) incorrect and (b) inconsistent banding.

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 2 Dec 2025

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has a duty to maintain an accurate list of all council tax bands. If the VOA becomes aware of an inaccuracy, it will update the list by adjusting the council tax band for the relevant properties.