England · Council tax 2026/27
Birmingham City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Birmingham for 2026/27 is £2,353.17 a year — about £196.10 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,568.78 | £130.73 |
| Band B | £1,830.25 | £152.52 |
| Band C | £2,091.71 | £174.31 |
| Band D | £2,353.17 | £196.10 |
| Band E | £2,876.09 | £239.67 |
| Band F | £3,399.02 | £283.25 |
| Band G | £3,921.96 | £326.83 |
| Band H | £4,706.34 | £392.20 |
Main (unparished) Birmingham area. Higher charges in New Frankley parish (Band D 2387.93) and Sutton Coldfield Town Council area (Band D 2423.13).
Includes 2% adult social care precept (rate stated, cash amount not published on page)
Council page last updated 9 March 2026.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges | Birmingham City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Birmingham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Birmingham for 2026/27 is £2,353.17 per year, which works out at about £196.10 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Birmingham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Birmingham are: Band A £1,568.78, Band B £1,830.25, Band C £2,091.71, Band D £2,353.17, Band E £2,876.09, Band F £3,399.02, Band G £3,921.96, Band H £4,706.34.
How much is Band A council tax in Birmingham?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,568.78 in Birmingham for 2026/27, about £130.73 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Birmingham?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,706.34 in Birmingham for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Birmingham for 2026/27?+
Birmingham did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Birmingham council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council.
Can I pay less council tax in Birmingham?+
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 Birmingham?+
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 Birmingham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges | Birmingham City 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, “Birmingham City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/birmingham/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.