Last updated: 12 January 2026
Next review: 5 November 2026
You may have to pay Council Tax if you're over 18 years old and own or rent your home.
Visit the GOV.UK website to find out your Council Tax band by entering your postcode or address.
For further information refer to the Council Tax guide for 2025 to 2026.
| Council Tax band | Value of your home on 1 April 1991 | Total Charge for 2025 to 2026 | LBWF Share | Adult Social Care precept | GLA Share |
| A | Up to and including £40,00 | £1,518.43 | £1,004.81 | £186.70 | £326.92 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,771.51 | £1,172.28 | £217.82 | £381.41 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,024.58 | £1,339.76 | £248.93 | £435.89 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,277.65 | £1,507.22 | £280.05 | £490.38 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,783.79 | £1,842.16 | £342.28 | £599.35 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,289.94 | £2,177.09 | £404.52 | £708.33 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,796.08 | £2,512.03 | £466.75 | £817.30 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,555.30 | £3,014.44 | £560.10 | £980.76 |
These figures do not take into account any discounts, benefits, or other reductions you may be entitled to.
Find out how to manage your Council Tax online
Council Tax 'band reduction' scam by phone call
If you receive a phone call from a company offering to reduce your council tax band for a fee, do not pay.
If you believe you have been the victim of fraud or for further information regarding avoiding scams, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 20 40 or visit the Action Fraud website.
Appeal your Council Tax band
If you think your Council Tax band is wrong, you can appeal your band.
This video explains what evidence you need to provide when appealing a Council Tax band
Council Tax band challenge
This video explains what evidence taxpayers need to provide when making a Council Tax band challenge
Contact us about Council Tax
If you can’t find what you need online, use the Council Tax query form to contact us.