Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Remove the 100% additional council tax premium on second homes
Open for signatures
51 signatures
What the petition asks
From 1 April 2025, billing authorities in England can charge a council tax premium of up to 100% (that is, up to 200% of the normal bill) on second homes. We think this is disproportionately discriminatory as there is no 100% increase in the authorities delivered services.
We see this as punishing the homeowner
Timeline
| 1 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
51
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
1 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.