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Council Tax: Surcharges

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 11656

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's consultation entitled High Value Council Tax Surcharge, published on 19 May 2026, whether the surcharge valuations of a leasehold flat will ass

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Government is consulting on the treatment of leases for High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) liability purposes and welcomes views via that consultation. Further detail on the final design of HVCTS will be set out following consultation.

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