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Council Tax: Surcharges

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 19 June 2026UIN 8766

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the council tax surcharge on (a) housebuilding and (b) house prices.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Government expects a minimal effect on properties subject to the new charge and very little impact on properties below the threshold. House prices are affected by a range of factors, the Surcharge is targeted at fewer than 1% of the highest value properties. The Government is committed to delivering 1.5 million homes this Parliament.

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