England · Council tax 2026/27
City of London Corporation council tax 2026/27
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
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷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%.
Source
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).
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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.