Lewisham Council is set to increase its Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, following a decision made at a recent Council meeting.

The Council Tax base for 2026/27 has been set at 93,758.1 Band D equivalent properties, with an assumed collection rate of 96.0%. This figure reflects an increase from the previous year's tax base, attributed to new homes coming into use. The current Council Tax Base stands at 92,585.3 Band D equivalent properties, also based on an assumed collection rate of 96.0%.¹

A line and bar chart illustrating the "Liability Benchmark" for Lewisham Council, showing various loan types and debt requirements over time.
Lewisham Council Liability BenchmarkSource: Council papers, 28 January 2026

Further details on the Council Tax Base can be found in the CTB Report 26-27 Council.

¹ The Council Tax Base for 2026/27 be agreed at 93,758.1 Band D equivalent properties, based on an assumed collection rate of 96.0%. The current Council Tax Base is 92,585.3 Band D equivalent properties also based on an assumed collection rate of 96.0%, and this reflects new homes coming into use. This information is detailed in the CTB Report 26-27 Council.