England · Council tax 2026/27
Merton London Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Merton for 2026/27 is £2,140.52 a year — about £178.38 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,427.01 | £118.92 |
| Band B | £1,664.85 | £138.74 |
| Band C | £1,902.69 | £158.56 |
| Band D | £2,140.52 | £178.38 |
| Band E | £2,616.19 | £218.02 |
| Band F | £3,091.86 | £257.66 |
| Band G | £3,567.53 | £297.29 |
| Band H | £4,281.04 | £356.75 |
Council element frozen for general services; ASC precept +2%. GLA £510.51.
Source
Council Tax charges | London Borough of Merton
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire_gla.
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Official website: merton.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Merton in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Merton for 2026/27 is £2,140.52 per year, which works out at about £178.38 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Merton for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Merton are: Band A £1,427.01, Band B £1,664.85, Band C £1,902.69, Band D £2,140.52, Band E £2,616.19, Band F £3,091.86, Band G £3,567.53, Band H £4,281.04.
How much is Band A council tax in Merton?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,427.01 in Merton for 2026/27, about £118.92 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Merton?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,281.04 in Merton for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Merton for 2026/27?+
Merton did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Merton council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council_police_fire_gla.
Can I pay less council tax in Merton?+
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 Merton?+
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 Merton council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax charges | London Borough of Merton"), 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, “Merton London Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/merton-london-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.