England · Council tax 2026/27
Birmingham City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Birmingham for 2026/27 is £2,362.90 a year — about £196.91 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 34.6% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,496.98 | £1,575.27 | +5.23% | £131.27 |
| Band B | £1,746.47 | £1,837.81 | +5.23% | £153.15 |
| Band C | £1,995.97 | £2,100.36 | +5.23% | £175.03 |
| Band D | £2,245.46 | £2,362.90 | +5.23% | £196.91 |
| Band E | £2,744.46 | £2,887.99 | +5.23% | £240.67 |
| Band F | £3,243.45 | £3,413.08 | +5.23% | £284.42 |
| Band G | £3,742.44 | £3,938.17 | +5.23% | £328.18 |
| Band H | £4,490.92 | £4,725.80 | +5.23% | £393.82 |
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. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges | Birmingham City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Birmingham area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Birmingham fees & charges
Source: Outside city centre permit schemes and costs (also garden waste and bulky waste pages) — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Birmingham
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | 25 of 69 wards | active | £700.00 |
| additional | Citywide: smaller HMOs 3-4 occupants | active | £755.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | £1,125.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Selective licensing; Additional licensing for HMOs — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Birmingham
Official website: birmingham.gov.uk
Planning department: 0121 303 1115 (verified 2026-08-05 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 0121 303 1111
Planning pages: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20008/planning_and_development/53/contact_planning_and_regeneration
Not sure which council covers your address? Use gov.uk/find-local-council.
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Birmingham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Birmingham for 2026/27 is £2,362.90 per year, which works out at about £196.91 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 £1,575.27, Band B £1,837.81, Band C £2,100.36, Band D £2,362.90, Band E £2,887.99, Band F £3,413.08, Band G £3,938.17, Band H £4,725.80.
How much is Band A council tax in Birmingham?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,575.27 in Birmingham for 2026/27 — about £131.27 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Birmingham?+
Band B costs £1,837.81 in Birmingham for 2026/27 — about £153.15 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Birmingham?+
Band C costs £2,100.36 in Birmingham for 2026/27 — about £175.03 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Birmingham?+
Band D costs £2,362.90 in Birmingham for 2026/27 — about £196.91 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Birmingham?+
Band E costs £2,887.99 in Birmingham for 2026/27 — about £240.67 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Birmingham?+
Band F costs £3,413.08 in Birmingham for 2026/27 — about £284.42 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Birmingham?+
Band G costs £3,938.17 in Birmingham for 2026/27 — about £328.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Birmingham?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,725.80 in Birmingham for 2026/27 — about £393.82 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Birmingham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Birmingham changed by +5.23% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Birmingham council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
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.