England · Council tax 2026/27
London Borough of Lambeth council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Lambeth for 2026/27 is £2,047.11 a year — about £170.59 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28.6% 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 | £1,302.61 | £1,364.74 | +4.77% | £113.73 |
| Band B | £1,519.71 | £1,592.20 | +4.77% | £132.68 |
| Band C | £1,736.80 | £1,819.65 | +4.77% | £151.64 |
| Band D | £1,953.91 | £2,047.11 | +4.77% | £170.59 |
| Band E | £2,388.11 | £2,502.02 | +4.77% | £208.50 |
| Band F | £2,822.32 | £2,956.94 | +4.77% | £246.41 |
| Band G | £3,256.51 | £3,411.85 | +4.77% | £284.32 |
| Band H | £3,907.82 | £4,094.22 | +4.77% | £341.19 |
YoY from council's 2025-26 column on same page (1953.95 -> 2047.11). Implied Lambeth element 1536.60. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands and rates | Lambeth 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)..
Lambeth area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Lambeth fees & charges
Source: Pay for, renew or cancel garden waste | Lambeth Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Lambeth
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Phase 1 (2 Sep 2024): Knights Hill, Streatham Common and Vale, Streatham Hill East, Streatham St Leonard's. Phase 2 (1 Sep 2025): 19 further wards; all wards except Vauxhall and Waterloo & South Bank | active | £1,025.00 |
| additional | Not captured | active | — |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Selective Licensing Scheme | Lambeth Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Lambeth
Official website: lambeth.gov.uk
Planning department: 020 7926 1180 (verified 2026-09-29 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 020 7926 1000
Departments
planning: 020 7926 1180
council tax: 0345 302 2312
benefits: 0345 302 2312
parking: 020 7926 9000
waste recycling: No phone; online missed-bin report and contact forms only
environmental health: 020 7926 4444
Planning pages: https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/about-council/contact-us/contact-details/planning
Not sure which council covers your address? Use gov.uk/find-local-council.
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Lambeth in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Lambeth for 2026/27 is £2,047.11 per year, which works out at about £170.59 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Lambeth for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Lambeth are: Band A £1,364.74, Band B £1,592.20, Band C £1,819.65, Band D £2,047.11, Band E £2,502.02, Band F £2,956.94, Band G £3,411.85, Band H £4,094.22.
How much is Band A council tax in Lambeth?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,364.74 in Lambeth for 2026/27 — about £113.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Lambeth?+
Band B costs £1,592.20 in Lambeth for 2026/27 — about £132.68 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Lambeth?+
Band C costs £1,819.65 in Lambeth for 2026/27 — about £151.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Lambeth?+
Band D costs £2,047.11 in Lambeth for 2026/27 — about £170.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Lambeth?+
Band E costs £2,502.02 in Lambeth for 2026/27 — about £208.50 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Lambeth?+
Band F costs £2,956.94 in Lambeth for 2026/27 — about £246.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Lambeth?+
Band G costs £3,411.85 in Lambeth for 2026/27 — about £284.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Lambeth?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,094.22 in Lambeth for 2026/27 — about £341.19 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Lambeth for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Lambeth changed by +4.77% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Lambeth 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 Lambeth?+
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 Lambeth?+
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 Lambeth council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and rates | Lambeth 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 Lambeth council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/london-borough-of-lambeth/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.