Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 16938

Ministers: Council Tax

Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps are being taken to ensure the Cabinet Office pays the second homes council tax premium in time.

Answer

Anna Turley
Councils in England may apply the second homes premium to Council Tax for dwellings which are substantially furnished but have no resident. Westminster City Council has applied the second homes premium to Council Tax charges for 2026/27 in respect of all ...

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