Council Tax: Surcharges

(asked on 1st June 2026) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government why property owners will be liable for the High Value Council Tax Surcharge when occupiers are liable for council tax as set out in section 6 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.


Answered by
Lord Livermore Portrait
Lord Livermore
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
This question was answered on 15th June 2026

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge is a new charge on owners of residential property in England worth £2 million or more, ensuring those who own the most valuable properties pay their fair share.

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