Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury

Abolish VAT on major improvements to existing homes

Closed 33 signatures

What the petition asks

Abolish VAT on major home improvements such as extensions, replacement windows, insulation, heating systems, etc.
New homes are VAT free and so too should major improvements to older homes that have fallen behind modern living standards.

There are many homes in the UK that fall short of modern day living standards. Many families in these homes can't afford to move or do improvements (extensions/new windows/insulation/heating/etc) as they are penalized with additional VAT charges.

Abolishing VAT would allow these families to improve their living standards.

Timeline

20 Mar 2023 Petition opened for signatures
20 Sep 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 33
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 20 Mar 2023
Closed 20 Sep 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.