Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 68866

Foster Care: Council Tax

Tabled: 17 July 2025

Answered: 28 July 2025

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to implement a national exemption from council tax for foster carers; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of such a policy on the recruitment and retention of foster car

Answer

Janet Daby

Councils already have the power to offer council tax discounts and exemptions in their area where appropriate. Some councils use these powers to provide council tax reductions and exemptions for foster carers.All fostering providers should have a clear po...

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