Written Question·Treasury·UIN 95067
Empty Property and Second homes: Council Tax
Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the charging of (a) second homes and (b) empty homes council tax premiums on a dwelling will affect the calculation of the high value council tax surcharge liability.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe second homes and empty homes premiums will not affect the calculation of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge liability.