Merthyr Tydfil council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Merthyr Tydfil is £2,593.60 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.3% on 2025/26 and £311 more than the Wales average. Most homes here are in band A: 51% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,593.60 a year
- Council
- Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
- Type
- Welsh unitary
- Nation
- Wales
- Rank
- the most expensive of 22 councils in Wales
- Wales average
- £2,283.08 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Merthyr Tydfil council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,729.07 | £172.91 | £144.09 |
| Band B | £2,017.25 | £201.73 | £168.10 |
| Band C | £2,305.42 | £230.54 | £192.12 |
| Band D | £2,593.60 | £259.36 | £216.13 |
| Band E | £3,169.96 | £317.00 | £264.16 |
| Band F | £3,746.31 | £374.63 | £312.19 |
| Band G | £4,322.67 | £432.27 | £360.22 |
| Band H | £5,187.20 | £518.72 | £432.27 |
| Band I | £6,051.73 | £605.17 | £504.31 |
Bands as published by the Welsh Government, including the average community council precept. Wales has nine bands, A to I. Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Merthyr Tydfil is split between 3 bodies. Merthyr Tydfil council's own share is £2,186.33.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil council | £2,186.33 | 84% |
| South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner | £405.14 | 16% |
| Community or town council (average) | £2.13 | 0% |
Homes in each band
75% of the 27,670 homes in Merthyr Tydfil are in band A or B, and 3% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Merthyr Tydfil
Everyone in Wales gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Merthyr Tydfil also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 150% premium after 5 years; 200% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Local premium exception (Class 8): new owners bringing the property back into use, and composite properties; Local premium exception (Class 9, from 1 April 2025): ongoing renovation, up to 6 months |
Source: Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Wales has a national Council Tax Reduction scheme, run by each council. Merthyr Tydfil Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Merthyr Tydfil over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,593.60 |
| 2025/26 | £2,464.01 |
| 2024/25 | £2,329.41 |
| 2023/24 | £2,154.90 |
| 2022/23 | £2,049.88 |
| 2021/22 | £2,017.96 |
| 2020/21 | £1,943.69 |
| 2019/20 | £1,849.12 |
| 2018/19 | £1,735.21 |
| 2017/18 | £1,660.05 |
| 2016/17 | £1,609.07 |
| 2015/16 | £1,553.68 |
| 2014/15 | £1,485.86 |
| 2013/14 | £1,427.60 |
| 2012/13 | £1,377.09 |
| 2011/12 | £1,343.02 |
| 2010/11 | £1,298.71 |
| 2009/10 | £1,251.61 |
| 2008/09 | £1,203.23 |
| 2007/08 | £1,169.36 |
| 2006/07 | £1,129.86 |
| 2005/06 | £1,089.58 |
| 2004/05 | £1,048.67 |
| 2003/04 | £1,003.56 |
| 2002/03 | £938.85 |
| 2001/02 | £870.24 |
| 2000/01 | £798.56 |
| 1999/00 | £712.38 |
| 1998/99 | £639.26 |
| 1997/98 | £569.10 |
| 1996/97 | £495.46 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1996/97 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | £2,289.43 | −£304.17 | Compare |
| Caerphilly | £2,082.88 | −£510.72 | Compare |
| Powys | £2,351.72 | −£241.88 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Merthyr Tydfil?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,593.60 a year. Bands run from £1,729.07 (Band A) to £6,051.73 (Band I).
How much is Band A council tax a month in Merthyr Tydfil?
Band A is £1,729.07 a year: £172.91 a month over 10 payments or £144.09 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (51% of homes).
How much did Merthyr Tydfil council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,464.01 in 2025/26 to £2,593.60 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.3% (£129.59).
Does Merthyr Tydfil charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Merthyr Tydfil charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Merthyr Tydfil?
You pay Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner and Community or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council tax levels: April 2026 to March 2027 (Welsh Government statistical release, Tables 1-2) and StatsWales "Council tax levels by billing authority and band", Welsh Government, published 24 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
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