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Council Tax: Single People

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 4 December 2025UIN 95334

The question

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

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

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 in the New Year.

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