Charges 2025-2026
| Band | Annual charge | Annual charge including Wimbledon Common Area levy * |
|---|---|---|
| A | £1,392.29 | £1,419.02 |
| B | £1,624.34 | £1,655.53 |
| C | £1,856.38 | £1,892.02 |
| D | £2,088.43 | £2,128.53 |
| E | £2,552.52 | £2,601.53 |
| F | £3,016.62 | £3,074.55 |
| G | £3,480.72 | £3,547.55 |
| H | £4,176.86 | £4,257.06 |
* For properties within a three-quarter-mile distance of Wimbledon Common there is an additional charge, known as a levy, which we pass to the Wimbledon and Putney Common Conservators for the upkeep of the Common. To find out if a property is in this area please contact us.
Premiums for empty properties and second homes
We charge an extra amount of Council Tax, called a “premium”, if your property is empty (unoccupied and substantially unfurnished) for more than one year or is classed as a second home.
We charge:
- 100% extra for properties that have been empty for 1 year or more from 1 April 2024
- 100% extra for properties that have been empty for 2 years or more from 1 April 2019
- 200% extra for properties that have been empty for 5 years or more from 1 April 2020
- 300% extra for properties that have been empty for 10 years or more from 1 April 2021
We charge 100% extra on properties classed as second homes with effect from 1 April 2025.
You may be able to apply for an exception to a Council Tax premium.
Find out which band your property is in
Find your Council Tax band on GOV.UK
Appeal against your Council Tax band or bill
Beware of scams! Some companies ask for money to challenge your Council Tax band. You can do this yourself for free.
Next year's charges
Council tax charges are published here as soon as possible after the council budget meeting in March each year.
Contact us
Phone: 020 8274 4904 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm)
Email: local.taxation@merton.gov.uk
Local Taxation Section
London Borough of Merton
PO Box No 559
Morden
SM4 5ZY