Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 115364
Council Tax: Exemptions
Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Question
Sir Alec Shelbrooke
Conservative — Wetherby and Easingwold
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of council tax exemption and discount rules for families required to live away from their homes for extended periods due to a child un
Answer
Alison McGovernCouncils are responsible for administering the council tax system, including considering the circumstances applying to a household and its eligibility for a discount or exemption. As well as the mandatory 25% discount where a household only has one adult ...
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