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 McGovernSince 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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