Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 60046

Second Homes: Council Tax

Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 23 June 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether a dwelling subject to a Class G exemption on a second homes council tax premium can apply for a Class H exemption after 12 months of applying a Class G exemption; and whe

Answer

Jim McMahon
Exceptions to council tax premiums may apply in succession where the dwelling meets the necessary criteria as set out in regulations. It is for individual councils to assess whether an exception applies to a dwelling