# England details high-value property surcharge planned for April 2028

> The UK government published details on 28 October of a High Value Council Tax Surcharge for owners of residential property in England worth at least 2 million pounds.

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- Published: 2026-10-29T08:56:21+00:00
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The UK government published details on 28 October of a High Value Council Tax Surcharge for owners of residential property in England worth at least 2 million pounds. The annual charge is planned from 1 April 2028 and will be collected alongside existing council tax.

The stated annual charges range from 2,500 pounds for the lowest valuation band to 7,500 pounds for properties worth 5 million pounds or more. The Valuation Office will carry out targeted valuations and assign properties to four bands. Local authorities will collect the surcharge for central government.

The government plans payment deferrals for qualifying owners who struggle to pay, alongside discounts and exemptions. It also specifies a 100% premium for properties left empty and unoccupied for at least twelve months. The charge is based on property ownership and value; collection has not begun under the announced timetable.

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| 2026-10-28 | England details high-value property surcharge planned for April 2028 | The UK government published details on 28 October of a High Value Council Tax Surcharge for owners of residential property in England worth at least 2 million pounds. The annual charge is planned from 1 April 2028 and will be collected alongside existing council tax. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [HM Revenue & Customs, UK](<https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/high-value-council-tax-surcharge-on-residential-properties/additional-council-tax-charge-on-high-value-properties>) (Source checked: 2026-10-29; Published: 2026-10-28)

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