England · Council tax 2026/27
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Barnsley for 2026/27 is £2,317.38 a year — about £193.12 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,544.92 | £128.74 |
| Band B | £1,802.41 | £150.20 |
| Band C | £2,059.89 | £171.66 |
| Band D | £2,317.38 | £193.12 |
| Band E | £2,832.35 | £236.03 |
| Band F | £3,347.32 | £278.94 |
| Band G | £3,862.30 | £321.86 |
| Band H | £4,634.76 | £386.23 |
Unparished areas. Includes BMBC, South Yorkshire Police, SY Fire. Council element +3.4%.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges - Barnsley Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Barnsley in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Barnsley for 2026/27 is £2,317.38 per year, which works out at about £193.12 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Barnsley for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Barnsley are: Band A £1,544.92, Band B £1,802.41, Band C £2,059.89, Band D £2,317.38, Band E £2,832.35, Band F £3,347.32, Band G £3,862.30, Band H £4,634.76.
How much is Band A council tax in Barnsley?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,544.92 in Barnsley for 2026/27, about £128.74 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Barnsley?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,634.76 in Barnsley for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Barnsley for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Barnsley changed by +3.4% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Barnsley council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council_police_fire.
Can I pay less council tax in Barnsley?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Barnsley?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Barnsley council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges - Barnsley Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/barnsley-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.