Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 108223

Second Homes: Council Tax

Tabled: 26 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether households charged second home council tax premiums under processes later found to be procedurally defective are entitled to refunds.

Answer

Alison McGovern
Each billing authorities is responsible for the administration of council tax in its area including making any relevant determinations or calculations in accordance with the law. Whether any refunds may be necessary would depend on the specific circumstan...
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