Tower Hamlets Council Tax charges by band, 2026/27
| Band | Per year | Per month (10) | Per month (12) | In £100 payment scope? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,565.53 | £156.55 | £130.46 | Yes — A–D |
| Band B | £1,826.44 | £182.64 | £152.20 | Yes — A–D |
| Band C | £2,087.38 | £208.74 | £173.95 | Yes — A–D |
| Band D | £2,348.29 | £234.83 | £195.69 | Yes — A–D |
| Band E | £2,870.14 | £287.01 | £239.18 | No |
| Band F | £3,391.97 | £339.20 | £282.66 | No |
| Band G | £3,913.82 | £391.38 | £326.15 | No |
| Band H | £4,696.58 | £469.66 | £391.38 | No |
Most bills are paid in ten monthly instalments; you can ask Tower Hamlets Council to spread it over twelve. Not sure of your band? Find your Council Tax band.
What the charge includes
The figures are Tower Hamlets Council’s published totals, which include Tower Hamlets Council’s published 2026/27 standard charge plus the Greater London Authority precept; we added the two official figures together because the council’s page lists its own share only.
Band D breakdown:
- Tower Hamlets Council: £1,837.78
- 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 Tower Hamlets Council Tax high?
The Tower Hamlets band D bill of £2,348.29 is £43.71 below the 2026/27 England average of £2,392, and above the London average of £2,068.
Among the 14 councils in this guide, Tower Hamlets has the 6th 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), Sheffield (£2,505.32), Leicester (£2,528.75), Newcastle (£2,540.66), Lambeth (£2,557.62), Croydon (£2,599.91), Liverpool (£2,673.59), Bristol (£2,713.68), Nottingham (£2,755.39).
The £100 energy payment in Tower Hamlets
Households liable for Council Tax on a band A–D home in Tower Hamlets that they live in as their main home are in scope for the £100 Household Energy Payment. If you pay Tower Hamlets Council by Direct Debit you should not need to do anything — it is paid into your bank account from January 2027. Otherwise, Tower Hamlets 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.
Tower Hamlets Council Tax questions
How much is band D Council Tax in Tower Hamlets per month?
£2,348.29 a year in 2026/27: £234.83 a month over ten instalments, or £195.69 over twelve, before any discounts.
How much is band A Council Tax in Tower Hamlets?
£1,565.53 a year in 2026/27 — £156.55 a month over ten instalments, or £130.46 over twelve.
Will Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets Council will invite you to apply. Never apply through a text message link.