VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Second Homes: Council Tax

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 124732

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 17 November 2025, to Question 87780, on Second Homes: Council Tax, whether the Valuation Tribunal Service has issued ad hoc guidance or made rulings on this issue.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Valuation Tribunal for England (VTE) is an independent judicial body that hears council tax and business rates appeals. The Valuation Tribunal Service provides administrative services to the VTE and publishes the VTE’s appeal decisions on an online portal which can be found on their website here. The VTS does not issue guidance on Council Tax second home premiums.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim