Wales · Council tax 2026/27
Merthyr Tydfil County Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Merthyr Tydfil for 2026/27 is £2,591.47 a year — about £215.96 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,727.65 | £143.97 |
| Band B | £2,015.59 | £167.97 |
| Band C | £2,303.53 | £191.96 |
| Band D | £2,591.47 | £215.96 |
| Band E | £3,167.35 | £263.95 |
| Band F | £3,743.23 | £311.94 |
| Band G | £4,319.13 | £359.93 |
| Band H | £5,182.95 | £431.91 |
| Band I | £6,046.77 | £503.90 |
MTCBC £2,186.33 + South Wales PCC £405.14 = £2,591.47. Trelewis/Bedlinog parish premium excluded.
Source
Council Tax Bands and Charges | Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Merthyr Tydfil in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Merthyr Tydfil for 2026/27 is £2,591.47 per year, which works out at about £215.96 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Merthyr Tydfil for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Merthyr Tydfil are: Band A £1,727.65, Band B £2,015.59, Band C £2,303.53, Band D £2,591.47, Band E £3,167.35, Band F £3,743.23, Band G £4,319.13, Band H £5,182.95, Band I £6,046.77.
How much is Band A council tax in Merthyr Tydfil?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,727.65 in Merthyr Tydfil for 2026/27, about £143.97 per month.
How much is Band I council tax in Merthyr Tydfil?+
Band I — the highest band — costs £6,046.77 in Merthyr Tydfil for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Merthyr Tydfil for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Merthyr Tydfil changed by +4.95% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Merthyr Tydfil council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council_police_fire.
Can I pay less council tax in Merthyr Tydfil?+
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 Merthyr Tydfil?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 2003 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Merthyr Tydfil council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Bands and Charges | Merthyr Tydfil County Borough 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, “Merthyr Tydfil County Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/merthyr-tydfil-county/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.