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Council Tax: Surcharges

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 15 June 2026UIN 7459

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the publication, High Value Council Tax Surcharge, published 19 May 2026, what assessment she has made of the number of people eligible for the deferment scheme.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

The Government is seeking views on the eligibility criteria under which homeowners might defer HVCTS liability in a consultation published on 29 May 2026. Numbers of homeowners eligible will depend on the final design of any deferral scheme.

The consultation can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/high-value-council-tax-surcharge/high-value-council-tax-surcharge

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