Croydon Council Tax charges by band, 2026/27
| Band | Per year | Per month (10) | Per month (12) | In £100 payment scope? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,733.27 | £173.33 | £144.44 | Yes — A–D |
| Band B | £2,022.15 | £202.22 | £168.51 | Yes — A–D |
| Band C | £2,311.03 | £231.10 | £192.59 | Yes — A–D |
| Band D | £2,599.91 | £259.99 | £216.66 | Yes — A–D |
| Band E | £3,177.67 | £317.77 | £264.81 | No |
| Band F | £3,755.42 | £375.54 | £312.95 | No |
| Band G | £4,333.18 | £433.32 | £361.10 | No |
| Band H | £5,199.82 | £519.98 | £433.32 | No |
Most bills are paid in ten monthly instalments; you can ask Croydon Council to spread it over twelve. Not sure of your band? Find your Council Tax band.
What the charge includes
The figures are Croydon Council’s published totals, which include the Croydon Council charge (including the adult social care precept) plus the Greater London Authority precept.
Band D breakdown:
- Croydon Council incl. adult social care: £2,089.40
- Greater London Authority: £510.51
Your own bill can be lower after the 25% single person discount, Council Tax Reduction or other discounts, and higher if a parish precept or a premium applies.
Is Croydon Council Tax high?
The Croydon band D bill of £2,599.91 is £207.91 above the 2026/27 England average of £2,392, and above the London average of £2,068.
Among the 14 councils in this guide, Croydon has the 11th lowest band D charge. The others: Wandsworth (£1,020.35), Westminster (£1,047.85), Leeds (£2,271.51), Manchester (£2,312.04), Bradford (£2,333.05), Tower Hamlets (£2,348.29), Sheffield (£2,505.32), Leicester (£2,528.75), Newcastle (£2,540.66), Lambeth (£2,557.62), Liverpool (£2,673.59), Bristol (£2,713.68), Nottingham (£2,755.39).
The £100 energy payment in Croydon
Households liable for Council Tax on a band A–D home in Croydon that they live in as their main home are in scope for the £100 Household Energy Payment. If you pay Croydon Council by Direct Debit you should not need to do anything — it is paid into your bank account from January 2027. Otherwise, Croydon Council will invite you to apply. Bands E–H can ask the council about the extra £100 million fund for households outside A–D.
Check your £100 energy payment eligibility or work out your bill with the Council Tax calculator.
Croydon Council Tax questions
How much is band D Council Tax in Croydon per month?
£2,599.91 a year in 2026/27: £259.99 a month over ten instalments, or £216.66 over twelve, before any discounts.
How much is band A Council Tax in Croydon?
£1,733.27 a year in 2026/27 — £173.33 a month over ten instalments, or £144.44 over twelve.
Will Croydon pay the £100 energy payment automatically?
If you are liable for Council Tax on a band A–D main home and pay by Direct Debit, the government says it will be paid into your bank account automatically from January 2027. Otherwise Croydon Council will invite you to apply. Never apply through a text message link.