England · Council tax 2026/27
London Borough of Tower Hamlets council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 is £1,837.78 a year — about £153.15 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 24.4% 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 | £1,169.74 | £1,225.19 | +4.74% | £102.10 |
| Band B | £1,364.69 | £1,429.38 | +4.74% | £119.12 |
| Band C | £1,559.65 | £1,633.58 | +4.74% | £136.13 |
| Band D | £1,754.61 | £1,837.78 | +4.74% | £153.15 |
| Band E | £2,144.53 | £2,246.18 | +4.74% | £187.18 |
| Band F | £2,534.44 | £2,654.57 | +4.74% | £221.21 |
| Band G | £2,924.36 | £3,062.97 | +4.74% | £255.25 |
| Band H | £3,509.22 | £3,675.56 | +4.74% | £306.30 |
Council expects sixth-lowest rates in London
2% ASC = +25.28 Band D; general +2.99% = +37.80 (TH element +4.99%)
Total Band D +83.21 stated (TH +63.08, GLA +20.13 at 4.1%). GLA split in brochure: MOPAC 334.13, LFB 76.85, core 22.44, transport 77.09. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands and appeals - Tower Hamlets 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)..
Tower Hamlets area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Tower Hamlets fees & charges
Source: Parking charges 2026 to 2027 | Tower Hamlets Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Tower Hamlets
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Weavers, Whitechapel, Banglatown & Spitalfields | ended | £897.00 |
| additional | Borough-wide | active | — |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Selective licensing | Tower Hamlets Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Tower Hamlets
Official website: towerhamlets.gov.uk
Planning department: 020 7364 5009 (verified 2026-10-04 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 020 7364 5000
Departments
council tax: 020 7364 5002
benefits: 020 7364 5001
planning: 020 7364 5009
housing: 020 7364 5015
environmental health: 020 7364 5008
licensing: 020 7364 5008
parking: 020 7364 5003
electoral services: 020 7364 0872
children services: 020 7364 5006
adult social care: 0300 303 6070
Not sure which council covers your address? Use gov.uk/find-local-council.
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Tower Hamlets in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 is £1,837.78 per year, which works out at about £153.15 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Tower Hamlets are: Band A £1,225.19, Band B £1,429.38, Band C £1,633.58, Band D £1,837.78, Band E £2,246.18, Band F £2,654.57, Band G £3,062.97, Band H £3,675.56.
How much is Band A council tax in Tower Hamlets?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,225.19 in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 — about £102.10 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Tower Hamlets?+
Band B costs £1,429.38 in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 — about £119.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Tower Hamlets?+
Band C costs £1,633.58 in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 — about £136.13 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Tower Hamlets?+
Band D costs £1,837.78 in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 — about £153.15 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Tower Hamlets?+
Band E costs £2,246.18 in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 — about £187.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Tower Hamlets?+
Band F costs £2,654.57 in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 — about £221.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Tower Hamlets?+
Band G costs £3,062.97 in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 — about £255.25 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Tower Hamlets?+
Band H — the highest band costs £3,675.56 in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27 — about £306.30 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Tower Hamlets for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Tower Hamlets changed by +4.74% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets?+
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 Tower Hamlets?+
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 Tower Hamlets council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and appeals - Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/london-borough-of-tower-hamlets/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.