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Council Tax: Surcharges

Commons · Question 28841 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 18 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the High Value Council Tax Surcharge consultations, published 19 May 2026, whether any single person discount will apply to the council tax surcharge.

Answer

Answered by Jim McMahon, 18 Sep 2026

The Government has consulted on the design of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, including proposed exemptions and support arrangements and will publish its response in due course.