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Council tax in the City of London, 2026/27
A Band D home in the City of London pays £1,329.56 this year, on average, up £55.49 (4.4%) on 2025/26. The City of London Corporation keeps £1,112.38 (84%); the rest goes to Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) (£176.38) and parish and town councils (£40.80).
Who gets your Band D bill
In London, the Mayor of London adds a share for London-wide services such as policing, the fire brigade and transport.
- City of London Corporation (its own share)£1,112.38
- Mayor of London (Greater London Authority)£176.38
- Parish and town councils (on average)£40.80
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Corporation | £1,112.38 | 83.7% | +£52.92 | 5.0% |
| Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) | £176.38 | 13.3% | +£5.13 | 3.0% |
| Parish and town councils | £40.80 | 3.1% | −£2.56 | −5.9% |
| Whole Band D bill | £1,329.56 | 100% | +£55.49 | 4.4% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £55.49 a year. The City of London Corporation’s own share rose £52.92; Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) rose £5.13; parish and town councils, on average, fell £2.56.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.