Correspondence

Council tax information letter 2/2026: Carers disregard, local council tax support schemes and other matters

Updates for local authorities on a range of council tax matters and stewardship.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 18 February 2026

Applies to England

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Council tax information letter 2/2026: Carers disregard, local council tax support schemes and other matters

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This letter provides updates for local authorities on the following council tax matters:

• the accuracy of council tax support information and the carers disregard
• council tax reduction schemes and wider welfare changes
• local government reorganisation and the second homes premium
• the Renters Rights Act and council tax liability

Published 18 February 2026