Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 14541

Empty Property: Council Tax

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Tom Morrison

Liberal DemocratCheadle

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many empty properties have seen a increase in Council Tax of (a) 200%, (b) 300%, and (c) 400% since the Council Tax (Prescribed Classes of Dwellings and Consequential Amendme

Answer

Alison McGovern
Local authorities are responsible for the administration of council tax in accordance with relevant legislation and have discretion to decide whether to apply council tax premiums. The charging of premiums on particular types of accommodation is a local m...

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