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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Thursday, 8 January 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Official Residences: Taxation

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 17 December 2025, to question 95176 on Ministers: Official Residences, whether tax is payable on residences owned by the State.

Answer

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) will be paid by property owners, and official residences operate through a range of different ownership structures, including leases and trusts. The details of the HVCTS are to be consulted upon shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
101525
Session
2024-26
Related items
Official Residences: Council Tax
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
1 Carlton Gardens: Council Tax
Monday, 6 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Official residences Taxation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk