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.
Charts
Up 26.7% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £849.34 | £886.37 | +4.36% | £73.86 |
| Band B | £990.90 | £1,034.10 | +4.36% | £86.18 |
| Band C | £1,132.45 | £1,181.83 | +4.36% | £98.49 |
| Band D | £1,274.01 | £1,329.56 | +4.36% | £110.80 |
| Band E | £1,557.13 | £1,625.02 | +4.36% | £135.42 |
| Band F | £1,840.25 | £1,920.48 | +4.36% | £160.04 |
| Band G | £2,123.35 | £2,215.93 | +4.36% | £184.66 |
| Band H | £2,548.03 | £2,659.12 | +4.36% | £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%. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
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: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
City of London area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting City of London
Official website: cityoflondon.gov.uk
Planning department: 020 7332 1710 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 020 7606 3030
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 over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in City of London?+
Band B costs £1,034.10 in City of London for 2026/27 — about £86.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in City of London?+
Band C costs £1,181.83 in City of London for 2026/27 — about £98.49 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in City of London?+
Band D costs £1,329.56 in City of London for 2026/27 — about £110.80 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in City of London?+
Band E costs £1,625.02 in City of London for 2026/27 — about £135.42 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in City of London?+
Band F costs £1,920.48 in City of London for 2026/27 — about £160.04 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in City of London?+
Band G costs £2,215.93 in City of London for 2026/27 — about £184.66 per month over 12 instalments.
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 — about £221.59 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in City of London for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in City of London changed by +4.36% compared with 2025/26.
What does the City of London council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
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.