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Council Tax: Valuation

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 December 2025UIN 94804

The question

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.

Answered by Alison McGovern

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.

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