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Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Council Tax: Surcharges

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether residential properties subject to the annual tax on enveloped dwellings are required to pay the high value council tax surcharge.

Answer

If a residential property currently attracts the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings and is above the threshold for the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, it will pay both.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126749
Session
2024-26
Related items
Council Tax: Surcharges
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Council tax Surcharges
Link
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