Written Question·Treasury·UIN 102767
Council Tax: Clergy
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether there will be an exemption for the council tax surcharge for dwellings occupied by a Church of England Minister of Religion.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) is a new charge on owners of residential property in England worth £2 million or more in 2026, taking effect in April 2028. Owners, not residents, will pay the surcharge. The government will consult on potentia...
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