Communities secretary, Eric Pickles, has announced plans to axe council tax surcharges on family annexes and home improvements.
The proposal, which would see three taxes cut, aims to support extended families and boost the provision of local affordable housing.
Mr Pickles is proposing a national discount for all family annexes, saving an average £485 a year on a typical £2,427 combined yearly bill. He also confirmed plans to remove the community infrastructure levy on self-build properties and Section 106 housing levies on annexes and extensions.
Eric Pickles is proposing council tax cuts for annnexes. Mr Pickles said: ‘By cutting town hall taxes on family annexes, extensions and home improvements, we are supporting aspiration and choice, as well as giving a boost to the construction sector and local traders.
‘These common sense tax cuts will increase the provision of affordable housing to those on lower and middle incomes. Encouraging extended families to stay together will reduce social care costs to the taxpayer, and protect independence and dignity for the young and old.’
