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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Council Tax: Surcharges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the publication, High Value Council Tax Surcharge, published 19 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the number of leaseholder properties liable for the surcharge due to the notional valuation of the entire dwelling but with a market price below the starting banding threshold.

Answer

Fewer than 1% of all properties across England will be affected by the High Value Council Tax surcharge. The Valuation Office (VO) will be conducting a targeted valuation exercise to identify and value properties in scope.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8079
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Council tax Leasehold Surcharges
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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