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Council Tax Bands in Swansea 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,238.29

+£95.41 (+4.5%) vs 2025/26

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

Quick answer

Council tax bands in Swansea for 2026/27 run from £1,492.19 (Band A) to £5,222.68 (Band I), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,238.29 (up 4.5% on 2025/26). All nine bands (A to I) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to I Rate Table - Swansea 2026/27

BandAnnual rateMonthly (10 mths)
ABand A£1,492.19£149.22
BBand B£1,740.89£174.09
CBand C£1,989.59£198.96
DBand D£2,238.29£223.83
EBand E£2,735.69£273.57
FBand F£3,233.09£323.31
GBand G£3,730.48£373.05
HBand H£4,476.58£447.66
IBand I£5,222.68£522.27

Source: City and County of Swansea 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 2026-06-10 against City and County of Swansea's published 2026/27 schedule.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,142.88

Band D 2026/27

£2,238.29

Annual increase

+£95.41 (+4.5%)

Swansea's Band D rate increased by £95.41 (4.5%) in 2026/27 compared to the previous year. This falls within the government's permitted increase range.

How Swansea Calculates Band Rates

Like all local authorities, Swansea 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:

BandFraction of Band DCalculation2026/27 rate
Band A6/9£2,238.29 × 6/9£1,492.19
Band B7/9£2,238.29 × 7/9£1,740.89
Band C8/9£2,238.29 × 8/9£1,989.59
Band D9/9Baseline rate£2,238.29
Band E11/9£2,238.29 × 11/9£2,735.69
Band F13/9£2,238.29 × 13/9£3,233.09
Band G15/9£2,238.29 × 15/9£3,730.48
Band H18/9£2,238.29 × 18/9£4,476.58
Band I21/9£2,238.29 × 21/9£5,222.68

Contact City and County of Swansea

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact City and County of Swansea directly.

City and County of Swansea council tax page

Source: City and County of Swansea 2026/27 council tax schedule, published April 2026. Retrieved April 2026.

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Swansea Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Swansea for 2026/27?
Band D council tax in Swansea is £2,238.29 for 2026/27, up from £2,142.88 in 2025/26 (a 4.5% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.
How much is council tax Band B in Swansea for 2026/27?
Band B council tax in Swansea is £1,740.89 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,238.29 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £174.09 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band C in Swansea for 2026/27?
Band C council tax in Swansea is £1,989.59 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,238.29 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £198.96 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band E in Swansea for 2026/27?
Band E council tax in Swansea is £2,735.69 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,238.29 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £273.57 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
What are all nine council tax bands in Swansea?
Swansea has nine council tax bands (A to I) for 2026/27: Band A £1,492.19, Band B £1,740.89, Band C £1,989.59, Band D £2,238.29, Band E £2,735.69, Band F £3,233.09, Band G £3,730.48, Band H £4,476.58, Band I £5,222.68. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,238.29. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.
How much did council tax rise in Swansea this year?
Swansea raised Band D council tax by £95.41 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 Swansea?
Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Swansea offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact City and County of Swansea directly to set up or change a payment plan.
What discounts are available on council tax in Swansea?
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. Swansea 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 Swansea?
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 City and County of Swansea. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.
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 City and County of Swansea 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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Updated 1 May 2026