Council Tax Bands and Charges
For 2022/2023, the levels of Council Tax for a band D property are as follows:
| Breakdown | Cost |
|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil C.B.C: | £1,746.27 |
| The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales: | £302.11 |
| Merthyr Charge: | £2,048.38 |
| Trelewis / Bedlinog Community Council: | £23.95 |
| Trelewis / Bedlinog Charge: | £2,072.33 |
The following table shows the full Council Tax level for each valuation band. The Merthyr Tydfil charge is for all Parishes within the Merthyr Borough. Trelewis and Bedlinog have a local Community Council and therefore pay an additional premium within their Council Tax liability.
1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
| Bands | Merthyr Tydfil | Trelewis / Bedlinog |
|---|---|---|
| A | £1,365.59 | £1,381.56 |
| B | £1,593.18 | £1,611.81 |
| C | £1,820.78 | £1,842.07 |
| D | £2,048.38 | £2,072.33 |
| E | £2,503.58 | £2,532.85 |
| F | £2,958.77 | £2,993.36 |
| G | £3,413.97 | £3,453.89 |
| H | £4,096.76 | £4,144.66 |
| I | £4,779.55 | £4,835.43 |
What is Council Tax?
Council Tax helps pay for the services Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council provides for the people of Merthyr Tydfil
These services include:
- Education
- Social Services
- Community centres
- Street lighting
- Refuse collection
- Youth and sports centres
- Libraries
- Swimming pools
It also pays for our contribution towards:
- Police
- Fire and civil defence
- Public transport
- Rubbish and waste disposal
How is the cost of my Council Tax worked out?
The normal Council Tax bill is based on 50% property element and 25% each for 2 (or more) people in residence.
Your Council Tax Demand is based on a banding determined by the Listing Officer. If you want further details about your banding, please contact:
The Listing Officer
Council Tax Wales
Valuation Office Agency
Tŷ Rhodfa
Tŷ Glas Road
Llanishen
Cardiff
CF14 5GR
Telephone Number: 03000 505505
Email: ctwales@voa.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.voa.gov.uk
How do I get more information?
For further information go to the Valuation Office Agency Website.
For all other Council Tax information please contact us on 01685 725000 or email: revenues@merthyr.gov.uk