England · Council tax 2026/27
Lewisham London Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Lewisham for 2026/27 is £2,237.33 a year — about £186.44 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28.3% 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 | £1,423.37 | £1,491.55 | +4.79% | £124.30 |
| Band B | £1,660.61 | £1,740.15 | +4.79% | £145.01 |
| Band C | £1,897.83 | £1,988.74 | +4.79% | £165.73 |
| Band D | £2,135.06 | £2,237.33 | +4.79% | £186.44 |
| Band E | £2,609.51 | £2,734.51 | +4.79% | £227.88 |
| Band F | £3,083.98 | £3,231.70 | +4.79% | £269.31 |
| Band G | £3,558.43 | £3,728.88 | +4.79% | £310.74 |
| Band H | £4,270.12 | £4,474.66 | +4.79% | £372.89 |
GLA £510.51; Lewisham element £1,726.82.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax 2026-27 | London Borough of Lewisham
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Lewisham area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Lewisham fees & charges
Source: Garden waste | Lewisham Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Lewisham
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Nearly all privately rented properties borough-wide not covered by HMO schemes | active | £640.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Selective licensing | Lewisham Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Lewisham
Official website: lewisham.gov.uk
Planning department: 020 8314 7400 (verified 2026-09-29 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 020 8314 6000
Departments
planning: 020 8314 7400
council tax: 020 8690 9666
Planning pages: https://lewisham.gov.uk/organizations/planning-department
Not sure which council covers your address? Use gov.uk/find-local-council.
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Lewisham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Lewisham for 2026/27 is £2,237.33 per year, which works out at about £186.44 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Lewisham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Lewisham are: Band A £1,491.55, Band B £1,740.15, Band C £1,988.74, Band D £2,237.33, Band E £2,734.51, Band F £3,231.70, Band G £3,728.88, Band H £4,474.66.
How much is Band A council tax in Lewisham?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,491.55 in Lewisham for 2026/27 — about £124.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Lewisham?+
Band B costs £1,740.15 in Lewisham for 2026/27 — about £145.01 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Lewisham?+
Band C costs £1,988.74 in Lewisham for 2026/27 — about £165.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Lewisham?+
Band D costs £2,237.33 in Lewisham for 2026/27 — about £186.44 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Lewisham?+
Band E costs £2,734.51 in Lewisham for 2026/27 — about £227.88 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Lewisham?+
Band F costs £3,231.70 in Lewisham for 2026/27 — about £269.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Lewisham?+
Band G costs £3,728.88 in Lewisham for 2026/27 — about £310.74 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Lewisham?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,474.66 in Lewisham for 2026/27 — about £372.89 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Lewisham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Lewisham changed by +4.79% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Lewisham 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 Lewisham?+
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 Lewisham?+
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 Lewisham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax 2026-27 | London Borough of Lewisham"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. 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, “Lewisham London Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/lewisham-london-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.