Crap Towns / Merthyr Tydfil / Council tax
How much is council tax in Merthyr Tydfil?
A Band D home in the Merthyr Tydfil council area pays £2,594 in council tax in 2026-27, 14% higher than Wales's average of £2,283. That's up £130 on 2025-26. That's the whole bill, with the police and average community council shares in it.
| Year | Band D bill | Wales's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £2,464 | £2,170 |
| 2026-27 | £2,594 | £2,283 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | £2,594 |
| Blaenau Gwent | £2,531 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | £2,289 |
| Caerphilly | £2,083 |
| Wales's average | £2,283 |