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Council Tax Bands in Bristol City Council 2026/27
Band D 2026/27
£2,338.00
+£112.00 (+5.0%) vs 2025/26
Full band A to H council tax rates for Bristol City Council from 1 April 2026.
Band A to H Rate Table - Bristol City Council 2026/27
| Band | Annual rate | Monthly (10 mths) |
|---|---|---|
| ABand A | £1,559.00 | £155.90 |
| BBand B | £1,818.00 | £181.80 |
| CBand C | £2,078.00 | £207.80 |
| DBand D | £2,338.00 | £233.80 |
| EBand E | £2,858.00 | £285.80 |
| FBand F | £3,377.00 | £337.70 |
| GBand G | £3,897.00 | £389.70 |
| HBand H | £4,676.00 | £467.60 |
Source: Bristol City Council council tax schedule 2026/27, published April 2026. Monthly 10-month figures based on standard payment plan. 12-month figures for direct debit monthly arrangements.
Year-on-Year Change
Band D 2025/26
£2,226.00
Band D 2026/27
£2,338.00
Annual increase
+£112.00 (+5.0%)
Bristol City Council's Band D rate increased by £112.00 (5.0%) in 2026/27 compared to the previous year. This is at or near the maximum permitted increase under the government's referendum principle.
How Bristol City Council Calculates Band Rates
Like all local authorities, Bristol City Council sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:
| Band | Fraction of Band D | Calculation | 2026/27 rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | 6/9 | £2,338.00 × 6/9 | £1,559.00 |
| Band B | 7/9 | £2,338.00 × 7/9 | £1,818.00 |
| Band C | 8/9 | £2,338.00 × 8/9 | £2,078.00 |
| Band D | 9/9 | Baseline rate | £2,338.00 |
| Band E | 11/9 | £2,338.00 × 11/9 | £2,858.00 |
| Band F | 13/9 | £2,338.00 × 13/9 | £3,377.00 |
| Band G | 15/9 | £2,338.00 × 15/9 | £3,897.00 |
| Band H | 18/9 | £2,338.00 × 18/9 | £4,676.00 |
Contact Bristol City Council
For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact Bristol City Council directly.
Bristol City Council council tax pageSource: Bristol City Council 2026/27 council tax schedule, published April 2026. Retrieved April 2026.
Related Guides
Updated April 2026. Rates for 2026/27. 2027/28 rates to be published by Bristol City Council in early 2027.