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Council Tax: Surcharges

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 30 June 2026UIN 12898

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer to Written Question 102069 tabled on 2 January 2026 on Council Tax: Valuation, when he plans to consult on the High Value Council Tax Surcharge.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The government’s consultation on the High Value Council Tax Surcharge was published on 19 May. This is available here. The consultation is open until 14 July.

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