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Council Tax: Single People

Commons · Question 95334 · Tabled 27 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 4 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether single person discount will apply to the high value council tax surcharge.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 4 Dec 2025

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge levies a new charge on owners of residential property in England worth £2 million or more. The Government will consult on exemptions, reliefs, and the detail of a support scheme for those who struggle to pay the charge...