City of London Corporation council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-18+4.4% vs 2025/26Data confidence 100/100 (A)

Band D council tax in City of London for 2026/27 is £1,329.56 a year — about £110.80 a month over 12 instalments.

All bands, 2026/27

BandAnnual chargeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£886.37£73.86
Band B£1,034.10£86.18
Band C£1,181.83£98.49
Band D£1,329.56£110.80
Band E£1,625.02£135.42
Band F£1,920.48£160.04
Band G£2,215.93£184.66
Band H£2,659.12£221.59

City of London only; City of London Police funded by the Corporation (no separate PCC). Includes GLA precept element (176.38 at Band D).

Includes 2% ASC precept (approx 140.68 at Band D)

All bands A-H read directly from official PDF booklet. Prior-year Band D 1274.07; YoY +4.4%.

Council Tax and Business Rates 2026/27 - City of London Corporation

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-18. Figure includes: City of London Corporation general fund + City ASC precept + GLA precept (MOPAC, LFB, other GLA).

Contacting City of London

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Planning department: 020 7332 1710 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)

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Planning pages: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/planning

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Frequently asked

How much is council tax in City of London in 2026/27?+

Band D council tax in City of London for 2026/27 is £1,329.56 per year, which works out at about £110.80 per month over 12 instalments.

What are all the council tax bands in City of London for 2026/27?+

The full 2026/27 charges in City of London are: Band A £886.37, Band B £1,034.10, Band C £1,181.83, Band D £1,329.56, Band E £1,625.02, Band F £1,920.48, Band G £2,215.93, Band H £2,659.12.

How much is Band A council tax in City of London?+

Band A — the lowest band — costs £886.37 in City of London for 2026/27, about £73.86 per month.

How much is Band H council tax in City of London?+

Band H — the highest band — costs £2,659.12 in City of London for 2026/27.

Did council tax go up in City of London for 2026/27?+

Yes — the headline charge in City of London changed by +4.4% compared with 2025/26.

What does the City of London council tax figure include?+

As presented by the council, the figure includes: City of London Corporation general fund + City ASC precept + GLA precept (MOPAC, LFB, other GLA).

Can I pay less council tax in City of London?+

Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.

How do I challenge my council tax band in City of London?+

You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.

Where does this City of London council tax data come from?+

Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax and Business Rates 2026/27 - City of London Corporation"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-18. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page: CouncilData, “City of London Corporation council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/city-of-london-corporation/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.