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Council Tax Bands in London Borough of Merton 2026/27
Band D 2026/27
£2,140.52
+£46.09 (+2.2%) vs 2025/26
Full band A to H council tax rates for London Borough of Merton from 1 April 2026.
Band A to H Rate Table - London Borough of Merton 2026/27
| Band | Annual rate | Monthly (10 mths) |
|---|---|---|
| ABand A | £1,427.00 | £142.70 |
| BBand B | £1,665.00 | £166.50 |
| CBand C | £1,903.00 | £190.30 |
| DBand D | £2,141.00 | £214.10 |
| EBand E | £2,616.00 | £261.60 |
| FBand F | £3,092.00 | £309.20 |
| GBand G | £3,568.00 | £356.80 |
| HBand H | £4,281.00 | £428.10 |
Source: London Borough of Merton council tax schedule 2026/27, published April 2026. Monthly 10-month figures based on standard payment plan. 12-month figures for direct debit monthly arrangements.
Last verified 2026-05-09 against London Borough of Merton's published 2026/27 schedule.
Year-on-Year Change
Band D 2025/26
£2,094.43
Band D 2026/27
£2,140.52
Annual increase
+£46.09 (+2.2%)
London Borough of Merton's Band D rate increased by £46.09 (2.2%) in 2026/27 compared to the previous year. This is below the maximum permitted increase; some councils froze or minimally raised rates.
How London Borough of Merton Calculates Band Rates
Like all local authorities, London Borough of Merton sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:
| Band | Fraction of Band D | Calculation | 2026/27 rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | 6/9 | £2,140.52 × 6/9 | £1,427.00 |
| Band B | 7/9 | £2,140.52 × 7/9 | £1,665.00 |
| Band C | 8/9 | £2,140.52 × 8/9 | £1,903.00 |
| Band D | 9/9 | Baseline rate | £2,141.00 |
| Band E | 11/9 | £2,140.52 × 11/9 | £2,616.00 |
| Band F | 13/9 | £2,140.52 × 13/9 | £3,092.00 |
| Band G | 15/9 | £2,140.52 × 15/9 | £3,568.00 |
| Band H | 18/9 | £2,140.52 × 18/9 | £4,281.00 |
Contact London Borough of Merton
For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact London Borough of Merton directly.
London Borough of Merton council tax pageSource: London Borough of Merton 2026/27 council tax schedule, published April 2026. Retrieved April 2026.
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Updated April 2026. Rates for 2026/27. 2027/28 rates to be published by London Borough of Merton in early 2027.
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