Empty Property: Council Tax
2026-06-29 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 14541 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many empty properties have seen a increase in Council Tax of (a) 200%, (b) 300%, and (c) 400% since the Council Tax (Prescribed Classes of Dwellings and Consequential Amendme
Answer
Local authorities are responsible for the administration of council tax in accordance with relevant legislation and have discretion to decide whether to apply council tax premiums. The charging of premiums on particular types of accommodation is a local m...