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Holiday Accommodation and Visitor Levy: Regulation

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 September 2026UIN 20282

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the timetable for the introduction and implementation of the Overnight Visitor Levy Bill and associated new overnight accommodation tax.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The King's Speech in May set out the government's legislative priorities for the second session, which include a bill to introduce the overnight visitor levy. Further detail around implementation of the levy will follow the publication of the Government’s response to the consultation.

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