England · Council tax 2026/27
Waltham Forest London Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Waltham Forest for 2026/27 is £2,386.96 a year — about £198.91 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,591.31 | £132.61 |
| Band B | £1,856.52 | £154.71 |
| Band C | £2,121.74 | £176.81 |
| Band D | £2,386.96 | £198.91 |
| Band E | £2,917.40 | £243.12 |
| Band F | £3,447.83 | £287.32 |
| Band G | £3,978.27 | £331.52 |
| Band H | £4,773.92 | £397.83 |
GLA precept £510.51; LBWF council Band D £1,876.45. 4.99% stated.
Source
Council Tax bands | London Borough of Waltham Forest
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire_gla.
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Official website: walthamforest.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Waltham Forest in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Waltham Forest for 2026/27 is £2,386.96 per year, which works out at about £198.91 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Waltham Forest for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Waltham Forest are: Band A £1,591.31, Band B £1,856.52, Band C £2,121.74, Band D £2,386.96, Band E £2,917.40, Band F £3,447.83, Band G £3,978.27, Band H £4,773.92.
How much is Band A council tax in Waltham Forest?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,591.31 in Waltham Forest for 2026/27, about £132.61 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Waltham Forest?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,773.92 in Waltham Forest for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Waltham Forest for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Waltham Forest changed by +4.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Waltham Forest council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council_police_fire_gla.
Can I pay less council tax in Waltham Forest?+
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 Waltham Forest?+
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 Waltham Forest council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands | London Borough of Waltham Forest"), 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, “Waltham Forest London Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/waltham-forest-london-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.