Camberley Council Tax: Bands, 2026/27 Charges and How to Pay
The 2026/27 Surrey Heath council tax bands for Camberley, Frimley, Frimley Green and Mytchett, the ways to pay, and where to find discounts and appeals.
Council tax in Camberley, Frimley, Frimley Green, Bagshot, Lightwater and Mytchett is billed by Surrey Heath Borough Council. For 2026/27 the council's table for the Camberley area lists Band D at £2,562.00. Bagshot and Lightwater use a different table, so check the council's bands and amounts page.
Who do I pay council tax to in Camberley?
Council tax in Camberley, Frimley, Frimley Green, Bagshot, Lightwater and Mytchett is billed by Surrey Heath Borough Council. Its council tax pages cover how to pay, bands and amounts, discounts and exemptions, appeals, new properties, telling the council about a change, and what to do if you are struggling to pay. You can register for an online account to manage your council tax, and the council also runs a local Council Tax support scheme for eligible residents. The revenues team can be reached on 01276 707100 or at revenues@surreyheath.gov.uk.
The council has said its Council Tax counter and phone lines will be closed from 9am until 2pm on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 22 October 2026 for staff training, so avoid those slots if you need to speak to someone.
What are the 2026/27 charges?
Properties in England were banded using their value on 1 April 1991, according to the council's bands and amounts page. The page publishes separate tables for five areas of the borough. For the area covering Camberley, Frimley, Frimley Green, Mytchett and Deepcut, the 2026/27 charges listed are:
- Band A: £1,708.00
- Band B: £1,992.67
- Band C: £2,277.34
- Band D: £2,562.00
- Band E: £3,131.33
- Band F: £3,700.67
- Band G: £4,270.00
- Band H: £5,123.99
Bagshot and Lightwater sit in a different table, headed Windlesham, Lightwater and Bagshot, and the council says charges vary between areas because of local increases. Use that page to read the right table for your address. The charge shown there is the total bill for the year, not a split between the borough, the county council, police and any parish or local council, and the page does not show that breakdown.
How do I pay?
The council's pay your council tax page lists three ways:
- Direct debit: monthly instalments taken from your bank account.
- Debit or credit card: online or by phone.
- Bank transfer or standing order.
The council says direct debit payments reach it the next working day, while other methods need extra processing time. Payment dates are set out on your bill.
Discounts, exemptions and appeals
The council has separate pages for discounts and exemptions and for appeals. The overview pages do not set out the criteria in full, and they depend on your circumstances, so check the discounts and exemptions and appeals pages. If you have just moved in, use the council's new properties and tell us about a change pages.
Local government reorganisation
The Surrey Heath website carries a notice that from April 2027 the existing county council and the 11 district and borough councils will be replaced by two new unitary councils, a programme it calls Future Surrey. It does not say how council tax billing will change, so rely on your current bill and the council's pages for now.
Frequently asked questions
- Who do I pay council tax to in Camberley?
- Surrey Heath Borough Council bills council tax for Camberley, Frimley, Frimley Green, Bagshot, Lightwater and Mytchett. The revenues team is on 01276 707100 or revenues@surreyheath.gov.uk.
- How much is council tax in Camberley for 2026/27?
- For the area covering Camberley, Frimley, Frimley Green, Mytchett and Deepcut, the council lists Band A at £1,708.00 and Band D at £2,562.00, rising to £5,123.99 for Band H. Bagshot and Lightwater have a different table on the same page.
- How do I pay my council tax in Surrey Heath?
- The council lists direct debit, debit or credit card online or by phone, and bank transfer or standing order. It says direct debit payments reach it the next working day, while other methods need extra processing time.
- What band is my property in?
- Properties in England were banded using their value on 1 April 1991, according to the council's bands and amounts page. Use the council's pages to check your address.
- Where do I find council tax discounts and appeals?
- The council has separate pages for discounts and exemptions and for appeals. Criteria depend on your circumstances, so follow those pages rather than relying on a summary.
- What should I do if I have just moved into a new property?
- The council has a new properties page and a tell us about a change page. Use those to notify Surrey Heath Borough Council.
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