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

Band D council tax in Cardiff is £2,013.00 for 2026/27, up from £1,926.18 in 2025/26 (a 4.5% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.

What are all nine council tax bands in Cardiff?

Cardiff has nine council tax bands A to I for 2026/27. Band A is £1,342.00, Band D is £2,013.00, and Band H is £4,026.00. The full rate table including monthly figures is available on this page.

How much did council tax rise in Cardiff this year?

Cardiff raised Band D council tax by £86.82 for 2026/27, a 4.5% increase versus 2025/26. This falls within the government's permitted increase range.

When do I pay council tax to Cardiff?

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

What discounts are available on council tax in Cardiff?

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. Cardiff 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 Cardiff?

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 Cardiff Council. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.

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Council Tax Bands in Cardiff 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,013.00

+£86.82 (+4.5%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to I council tax rates for Cardiff from 1 April 2026. Wales has 9 bands based on 2003 property values.

Band A to I Rate Table - Cardiff 2026/27

Band	2003 value range	Annual rate	Monthly (10 mths)	Monthly (12 mths)
ABand A	Up to £44,000	£1,342.00	£134.20	£111.83
BBand B	£44,001 to £65,000	£1,565.67	£156.57	£130.47
CBand C	£65,001 to £91,000	£1,789.33	£178.93	£149.11
DBand D	£91,001 to £123,000	£2,013.00	£201.30	£167.75
EBand E	£123,001 to £162,000	£2,460.33	£246.03	£205.03
FBand F	£162,001 to £223,000	£2,907.67	£290.77	£242.31
GBand G	£223,001 to £324,000	£3,355.00	£335.50	£279.58
HBand H	£324,001 to £424,000	£4,026.00	£402.60	£335.50
IBand I	Over £424,000	£4,697.00	£469.70	£391.42

Source: Cardiff 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 2026-05-16 against Cardiff Council's published 2026/27 schedule.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£1,926.18

Band D 2026/27

£2,013.00

Annual increase

+£86.82 (+4.5%)

Cardiff's Band D rate increased by £86.82 (4.5%) in 2026/27 compared to the previous year. This falls within the government's permitted increase range.

How Cardiff Calculates Band Rates

Like all local authorities, Cardiff 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	£2,013.00 × 6/9	£1,342.00
Band B	7/9	£2,013.00 × 7/9	£1,565.67
Band C	8/9	£2,013.00 × 8/9	£1,789.33
Band D	9/9	Baseline rate	£2,013.00
Band E	11/9	£2,013.00 × 11/9	£2,460.33
Band F	13/9	£2,013.00 × 13/9	£2,907.67
Band G	15/9	£2,013.00 × 15/9	£3,355.00
Band H	18/9	£2,013.00 × 18/9	£4,026.00
Band I	21/9	£2,013.00 × 21/9	£4,697.00

Contact Cardiff Council

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact Cardiff Council directly.

Cardiff Council council tax page

Source: Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 2026/27

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Year-on-Year Change

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