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Government Issues Letter on CIL Exemptions for Householders and Self Builders

A letter from Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, has been sent to all leaders and chief executives of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging authorities in England. The correspondence addresses CIL exemptions for householders and self builders.

The letter, dated 25 June 2026, was sent to the 164 local authorities in England that are responsible for charging and collecting the Community Infrastructure Levy. According to the published details, the letter concerns exemptions from CIL for householder developers who are building large residential extensions or residential annexes, as well as for self builders who are building or commissioning the building of their own homes.

Letting agents and inventory clerks should be aware that these exemptions may affect the development and extension of residential properties, which could have implications for property management and tenancy arrangements. The letter is part of ongoing communication from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the application of CIL in England.

Further details are available in the full letter published by Gov.UK Housing.