Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 76275

Second Homes: Council Tax

Tabled: 10 September 2025
Answered: 22 September 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to introduce higher council tax premiums on periodically occupied homes.

Answer

Alison McGovern
Since April this year, councils in England have had the discretionary power to charge a council tax premium of up to 100% on dwellings occupied periodically (often referred to as second homes premium). The premium is not a mandatory requirement. It is for...
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