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Empty Property and Second Homes: Council Tax

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 September 2026UIN 20317

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to amend the maximum council tax premiums that can be levied on (a) second homes and (b) empty homes.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The government has no plans to amend the level of premium which local authorities may apply on second and long-term empty homes.

The government is committed to ensuring the council tax system is fair for taxpayers and local authorities and will continue to keep taxes and all elements of the local government finance system under review.

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