Council Tax: Surcharges
Commons · Question 22080 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by David Simmonds
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether single adult households will be able to claim the 25% single person discount on the council tax surcharge.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 8 Sep 2026
The Government has set out plans to introduce the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, which will increase fairness within the system.The Government has consulted on the design of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, including on a deferral scheme to suppor...