How much is Band D council tax in Bristol for 2026/27?

Band D council tax in Bristol is £2,713.68 for 2026/27, up from £2,583.89 in 2025/26 (a 5.0% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.

What are all eight council tax bands in Bristol?

Bristol has eight council tax bands A to H for 2026/27. Band A is £1,809.12, Band D is £2,713.68, and Band H is £5,427.36. The full rate table including monthly figures is available on this page.

How much did council tax rise in Bristol this year?

Bristol raised Band D council tax by £129.79 for 2026/27, a 5.0% increase versus 2025/26. This is at or near the maximum permitted increase under the government's referendum principle.

When do I pay council tax to Bristol?

Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Bristol offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact Bristol City Council directly to set up or change a payment plan.

What discounts are available on council tax in Bristol?

Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. Bristol also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.

How do I check my council tax band in Bristol?

Your property's official council tax band is set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from Bristol City Council. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.

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Council Tax Bands in Bristol 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,713.68

+£129.79 (+5.0%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for Bristol from 1 April 2026.

Band A to H Rate Table - Bristol 2026/27

Band	1991 value range	Annual rate	Monthly (10 mths)	Monthly (12 mths)
ABand A	Up to £40,000	£1,809.12	£180.91	£150.76
BBand B	£40,001 to £52,000	£2,110.64	£211.06	£175.89
CBand C	£52,001 to £68,000	£2,412.16	£241.22	£201.01
DBand D	£68,001 to £88,000	£2,713.68	£271.37	£226.14
EBand E	£88,001 to £120,000	£3,316.72	£331.67	£276.39
FBand F	£120,001 to £160,000	£3,919.76	£391.98	£326.65
GBand G	£160,001 to £320,000	£4,522.80	£452.28	£376.90
HBand H	Over £320,000	£5,427.36	£542.74	£452.28

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.

Last verified 2026-05-06 against Bristol City Council's published 2026/27 schedule.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,583.89

Band D 2026/27

£2,713.68

Annual increase

+£129.79 (+5.0%)

Bristol's Band D rate increased by £129.79 (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 Calculates Band Rates

Like all local authorities, Bristol 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	£2,713.68 × 6/9	£1,809.12
Band B	7/9	£2,713.68 × 7/9	£2,110.64
Band C	8/9	£2,713.68 × 8/9	£2,412.16
Band D	9/9	Baseline rate	£2,713.68
Band E	11/9	£2,713.68 × 11/9	£3,316.72
Band F	13/9	£2,713.68 × 13/9	£3,919.76
Band G	15/9	£2,713.68 × 15/9	£4,522.80
Band H	18/9	£2,713.68 × 18/9	£5,427.36

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 page

Source: Bristol City Council 2026/27 council tax schedule, published April 2026. Retrieved April 2026.

Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Updated April 2026. Rates for 2026/27. 2027/28 rates to be published by Bristol City Council in early 2027.

Last verified 5 May 2026 · Sourced from Individual council websites, GOV.UK, ONS, and the Valuation Office Agency

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Council Tax Bands in Bristol 2026/27

Band A to H Rate Table - Bristol 2026/27

Year-on-Year Change

How Bristol Calculates Band Rates

Contact Bristol City Council

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