England · Council tax 2026/27
London Borough of Croydon council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Croydon for 2026/27 is £2,599.91 a year — about £216.66 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 37.7% 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 | £1,653.73 | £1,733.27 | +4.81% | £144.44 |
| Band B | £1,929.35 | £2,022.15 | +4.81% | £168.51 |
| Band C | £2,204.97 | £2,311.03 | +4.81% | £192.59 |
| Band D | £2,480.59 | £2,599.91 | +4.81% | £216.66 |
| Band E | £3,031.84 | £3,177.67 | +4.81% | £264.81 |
| Band F | £3,583.08 | £3,755.43 | +4.81% | £312.95 |
| Band G | £4,134.32 | £4,333.18 | +4.81% | £361.10 |
| Band H | £4,961.19 | £5,199.82 | +4.81% | £433.32 |
Single rate borough-wide; highest London Band D collected
ASC shown separately: 330.93 at Band D (Croydon 1758.47 + ASC 330.93 + GLA 510.51)
YoY from council's own 2025/26 table on same page (2480.48 -> 2599.91). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands | Croydon Council
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)..
Croydon area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Croydon fees & charges
Source: Pay for garden waste collections | Croydon Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Croydon
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | 14 wards (names not captured) | active | £800.00 |
| additional | Borough-wide (HMOs of 3-4 people) | active | — |
| mandatory hmo | Borough-wide | active | — |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Licence fees and discounts | Croydon Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Croydon
Official website: croydon.gov.uk
Planning department: 020 8726 6800 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 020 8726 6000
Planning pages: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/planning-and-regeneration/planning
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Croydon in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Croydon for 2026/27 is £2,599.91 per year, which works out at about £216.66 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Croydon for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Croydon are: Band A £1,733.27, Band B £2,022.15, Band C £2,311.03, Band D £2,599.91, Band E £3,177.67, Band F £3,755.43, Band G £4,333.18, Band H £5,199.82.
How much is Band A council tax in Croydon?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,733.27 in Croydon for 2026/27 — about £144.44 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Croydon?+
Band B costs £2,022.15 in Croydon for 2026/27 — about £168.51 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Croydon?+
Band C costs £2,311.03 in Croydon for 2026/27 — about £192.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Croydon?+
Band D costs £2,599.91 in Croydon for 2026/27 — about £216.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Croydon?+
Band E costs £3,177.67 in Croydon for 2026/27 — about £264.81 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Croydon?+
Band F costs £3,755.43 in Croydon for 2026/27 — about £312.95 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Croydon?+
Band G costs £4,333.18 in Croydon for 2026/27 — about £361.10 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Croydon?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,199.82 in Croydon for 2026/27 — about £433.32 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Croydon for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Croydon changed by +4.81% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Croydon 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 Croydon?+
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 Croydon?+
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 Croydon council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands | Croydon Council"), 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, “London Borough of Croydon council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/london-borough-of-croydon/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.