Mole Valley council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Mole Valley is £2,519.86 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.7% on 2025/26 and £128 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band D: 21% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,519.86 a year
- Council
- Mole Valley
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 81st most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 27th most expensive of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Mole Valley council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,679.91 | £167.99 | £139.99 |
| Band B | £1,959.89 | £195.99 | £163.32 |
| Band C | £2,239.88 | £223.99 | £186.66 |
| Band D | £2,519.86 | £251.99 | £209.99 |
| Band E | £3,079.83 | £307.98 | £256.65 |
| Band F | £3,639.80 | £363.98 | £303.32 |
| Band G | £4,199.77 | £419.98 | £349.98 |
| Band H | £5,039.72 | £503.97 | £419.98 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). 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 Mole Valley is split between 4 bodies. Mole Valley council's own share is £217.59.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mole Valley council | £217.59 | 9% |
| Surrey County Council | £1,938.42 | 77% |
| Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner | £352.57 | 14% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £11.28 | 0% |
Homes in each band
11% of the 40,040 homes in Mole Valley are in band A or B, and 38% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Mole Valley
13 parish and town councils in Mole Valley add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,508.58; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abinger | £57.22 | £2,565.80 | +£3.31 |
| Betchworth | £51.08 | £2,559.66 | +£11.86 |
| Brockham | £32.17 | £2,540.75 | +£0.30 |
| Buckland | £64.44 | £2,573.02 | +£3.05 |
| Capel | £72.52 | £2,581.10 | −£0.76 |
| Charlwood | £86.08 | £2,594.66 | +£13.76 |
| Headley | £51.73 | £2,560.31 | −£0.05 |
| Holmwood | £27.48 | £2,536.06 | −£0.64 |
| Leigh | £29.62 | £2,538.20 | +£0.87 |
| Mickleham | £82.07 | £2,590.65 | +£20.00 |
| Newdigate | £21.24 | £2,529.82 | +£1.12 |
| Ockley | £50.16 | £2,558.74 | +£5.08 |
| Wotton | £25.12 | £2,533.70 | +£1.87 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Mole Valley
Everyone in England 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. Mole Valley also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal charge |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Surrey County Council care leavers under 25 living alone or with other care leavers: exempt until 25th birthday; Discretionary Hardship Reduction; Discretionary exception from the long-term empty premium for up to 12 months after an empty property is sold; discretionary probate exception continues after sale |
Source: Mole Valley website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Mole Valley Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Mole Valley over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,519.86 |
| 2025/26 | £2,405.75 |
| 2024/25 | £2,297.25 |
| 2023/24 | £2,194.37 |
| 2022/23 | £2,124.49 |
| 2021/22 | £2,031.62 |
| 2020/21 | £1,973.70 |
| 2019/20 | £1,900.62 |
| 2018/19 | £1,829.36 |
| 2017/18 | £1,732.01 |
| 2016/17 | £1,657.71 |
| 2015/16 | £1,600.64 |
| 2014/15 | £1,569.42 |
| 2013/14 | £1,538.90 |
| 2012/13 | £1,508.90 |
| 2011/12 | £1,470.39 |
| 2010/11 | £1,470.16 |
| 2009/10 | £1,438.06 |
| 2008/09 | £1,393.78 |
| 2007/08 | £1,324.55 |
| 2006/07 | £1,268.29 |
| 2005/06 | £1,207.36 |
| 2004/05 | £1,164.68 |
| 2003/04 | £1,108.62 |
| 2002/03 | £924.88 |
| 2001/02 | £828.98 |
| 2000/01 | £789.22 |
| 1999/00 | £744.58 |
| 1998/99 | £685.96 |
| 1997/98 | £601.12 |
| 1996/97 | £569.23 |
| 1995/96 | £535.50 |
| 1994/95 | £518.63 |
| 1993/94 | £518.63 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate and Banstead | £2,566.61 | +£46.75 | Compare |
| Guildford | £2,547.30 | +£27.44 | Compare |
| Horsham | £2,441.01 | −£78.85 | Compare |
| Elmbridge | £2,557.75 | +£37.89 | Compare |
| Crawley | £2,418.46 | −£101.40 | Compare |
| Waverley | £2,604.87 | +£85.01 | Compare |
| Epsom and Ewell | £2,530.84 | +£10.98 | Compare |
| Kingston upon Thames | £2,609.20 | +£89.34 | 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 Mole Valley?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,519.86 a year. Bands run from £1,679.91 (Band A) to £5,039.72 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band D council tax a month in Mole Valley?
Band D is £2,519.86 a year: £251.99 a month over 10 payments or £209.99 over 12. Band D is the most common band here (21% of homes).
How much did Mole Valley council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,405.75 in 2025/26 to £2,519.86 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.7% (£114.11).
Does Mole Valley charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Mole Valley 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 Mole Valley?
You pay Mole Valley council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Surrey County Council, Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner and Parish or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 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
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.