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Council Tax: Surcharges

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 22080

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether single adult households will be able to claim the 25% single person discount on the council tax surcharge.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Government has set out plans to introduce the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, which will increase fairness within the system.

The Government has consulted on the design of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, including on a deferral scheme to support those who may struggle to pay, treatment of freehold and leasehold properties (including those with short leases), and a proposed list of discounts and exemptions. This consultation closed on 14 July. The Government is considering responses received and a response to the consultation will be published in due course.

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