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Council Tax

Asked by Tom MorrisonLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19584

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer to written question UIN 13627, if will list the circumstances where the Government believes that it is not appropriate for Council Tax charges to apply and does this include cases where it has proved impossible to sell a property within the period where there has been a statutory Council tax exemption period due to excessive Service charges and fees.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

It is for individual councils to assess whether it is appropriate to apply any further exceptions or discounts for second or empty homes. Councils will make these decisions based on local circumstances. The government has no plans to publish further guidance on this matter.

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