Maldon Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Maldon is £2,328.37 for 2026/27, up 4.3% (£95.54) on last year. That is £63.15 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 73rd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (28%), so the average bill per home is about £2,415.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Maldon council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,552.25 | £155.22 | £129.35 | £1,164.19 | 2,470 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,810.95 | £181.10 | £150.91 | £1,358.22 | 4,000 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,069.66 | £206.97 | £172.47 | £1,552.25 | 8,740 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,328.37 | £232.84 | £194.03 | £1,746.28 | 5,750 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,845.79 | £284.58 | £237.15 | £2,134.34 | 4,760 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,363.20 | £336.32 | £280.27 | £2,522.40 | 3,250 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,880.62 | £388.06 | £323.38 | £2,910.46 | 1,720 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,656.74 | £465.67 | £388.06 | £3,492.56 | 190 |
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Where your Maldon council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Maldon but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,328.37 Band D charge, £238.95 (10%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £238.95 | 10.3% | £212.40 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,641.96 | 70.5% | £1,459.52 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £275.31 | 11.8% | £244.72 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.52 | 4.0% | £82.24 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £79.63 | 3.4% | £70.78 |
- District council £239 10.3%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,642 70.5%
- Police and crime commissioner £275 11.8%
- Fire and rescue authority £93 4.0%
- Parish/town council (average) £80 3.4%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Maldon; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Maldon council tax history
Band D in Maldon has risen from £1,586.04 in 2016/17 to £2,328.37 in 2026/27 — 47% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.0%, the 261st biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Maldon Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,328.37 | +4.3% | £2,069.66 |
| 2025/26 | £2,232.83 | +4.1% | £1,984.74 |
| 2024/25 | £2,144.73 | +4.8% | £1,906.43 |
| 2023/24 | £2,046.51 | +3.9% | £1,819.12 |
| 2022/23 | £1,970.19 | +4.0% | £1,751.28 |
| 2021/22 | £1,893.67 | +1.9% | £1,683.26 |
| 2020/21 | £1,858.29 | +3.6% | £1,651.81 |
| 2019/20 | £1,792.88 | +4.6% | £1,593.67 |
| 2018/19 | £1,713.46 | +4.8% | £1,523.08 |
| 2017/18 | £1,635.11 | +3.1% | £1,453.43 |
| 2016/17 | £1,586.04 | – | £1,409.81 |
Homes by council tax band in Maldon
Maldon has 30,880 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 21% are in Bands A or B, fewer than in most areas — homes here are concentrated in the middle and upper bands. The most common band is C, which costs £2,069.66 a year (£206.97 a month over 10 instalments).
Maldon compared with East of England
Maldon is the 15th cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£62.83 more than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Suffolk | £2,316.88 | +4.9% |
| Castle Point | £2,318.63 | +4.1% |
| Basildon | £2,327.24 | +3.7% |
| Maldon | £2,328.37 | +4.3% |
| Uttlesford | £2,333.82 | +4.3% |
| East Suffolk | £2,334.80 | +5.1% |
| Babergh | £2,341.55 | +4.9% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Maldon drops from £2,069.66 to £1,552.25.
- Council Tax Reduction: Maldon runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Maldon's 4.3% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Council Tax Support in Maldon: at least 20% to pay
Working-age residents in Maldon District can get Council Tax Support of up to 80% of the bill. That means everyone of working age pays at least 20%. The amount also depends on who else lives with you and whether you are of working age or state pension age.
Worked example: on a Band C home (£2,069.66 in 2026/27), the most a working-age household can get is £1,655.73. That leaves £413.93 a year to pay. If you get Universal Credit, your award may be lower, depending on your UC and any other income, and it can change when your UC changes or ends.
Empty homes and second homes in Maldon District
Maldon gives no general discount on empty homes. An empty, unfurnished home pays the full charge from day one. After one year it pays double. Before 1 April 2024 the premium only began after two years. Second homes have paid a 100% premium since 1 April 2025.
- Occupied caravan pitches and boat moorings are exempt from the second-home premium. Seasonal homes that planning rules stop people living in all year are exempt too.
- Job-related second homes provided by an employer, and caravan pitches or boat moorings used as second homes, may get a 50% discount instead.
- Homes actively marketed for sale get up to 12 months without the premium. Homes that were exempt after the owner died and where probate has recently been granted are also excepted.
- Any exception only removes the premium. The normal empty or second-home charge still has to be paid.
| Property status | Charge | Band D bill 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Empty and unfurnished, under 1 year | 100% | £2,328.37 |
| Empty 1 to 5 years | 200% | £4,656.74 |
| Empty 5 to 10 years | 300% | £6,985.11 |
| Empty over 10 years | 400% | £9,313.48 |
| Second home (furnished, no main resident) | 200% | £4,656.74 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Maldon?
£2,328.37 a year in 2026/27, or £232.84 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Maldon?
Band C: 8,740 of 30,880 homes (28%). A Band C bill is £2,069.66 in 2026/27.
How much has Maldon council tax gone up?
4.3% this year, from £2,232.83 to £2,328.37 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 47%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Maldon?
District council £238.95; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,641.96; Police and crime commissioner £275.31; Fire and rescue authority £92.52; Parish/town council (average) £79.63 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
What is the maximum Council Tax Support in Maldon?
80% of the bill for working-age claimants, so you always pay at least 20%. On a Band C home that is at least £413.93 in 2026/27.
Do I pay the second home premium on a caravan in Maldon?
No, not if it is on an occupied caravan pitch. Occupied pitches and boat moorings are exempt from the second-home premium, and may get a 50% discount.
When does the empty home premium start in Maldon?
After a home has been empty and unfurnished for one year. Until April 2024 it started after two years.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Maldon District Council – Council Tax Support
- Maldon District Council – Empty property premium
- Maldon District Council – Empty property discount