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Council Tax bands and charges
Find out which band your property is in and how much you have to pay.
You pay Council Tax for any property you live in, as well as unoccupied properties. Every property is allocated a band A to H, which is based on its value at April 1991.
Find out your Council Tax band
Council Tax 2026 to 2027
| Property band | Capital values as at 1 April 1991 | Council Tax 2026 to 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| A (with disabled relief) | £0 to £40,000 | £1,355.52 |
| A | £0 to £40,000 | £1,626.62 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,897.73 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,168.82 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,439.93 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,982.13 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,524.33 |
| G | £160,000 to £320,000 | £4,065.55 |
| H | over £320,000 | £4,879.86 |
How to challenge your Council Tax band
Council Tax bands are based on how much a property was worth on 1 April 1991. The Valuation Office Agency is responsible for valuing properties for the purposes of Council Tax banding.
If you think your banding may be wrong, you can contact the Valuation Office Agency to discuss your reasons.
Contact the Valuation Office Agency - GOV.UK
For further guidance, read how to challenge your Council Tax band on GOV.UK.
You must continue paying your Council Tax while the challenge is happening.
Council Tax booklet 2026 to 2027
The Council Tax booklet explains how we work out your Council Tax, and where the money goes. It also sets out:
- easy ways to pay
- details of how you could qualify for a discount