Proposals to exempt categories of dwellings from the council tax premiums
Applies to England
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Detail of outcome
A summary of the consultation responses and the government’s response to the consultation on proposals to exempt categories of dwellings from the council tax premiums in England.
The document provides further detail on circumstances where properties will be an exception to the council tax premiums, with new regulations taking effect for financial year 2025 to 2026.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The government has strengthened the empty homes premium and introduced a new second homes premium through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. The government wishes to consider whether there may be circumstances where it would not be appropriate for the council tax premiums to apply, and whether exceptions to the premium should be introduced.
This consultation seeks views on the government proposals for exceptions to the premium, and whether any additional exceptions should be considered.
Documents
Updates to this page
Last updated 11 March 2024 + show all updates
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Added Summary of responses and government’s response to the consultation on proposals to exempt categories of dwellings from the council tax premiums in England.
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First published.