England · Council tax 2026/27
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bolton for 2026/27 is £2,399.74 a year — about £199.98 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 27.1% 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 | £1,510.98 | £1,599.83 | +5.88% | £133.32 |
| Band B | £1,762.81 | £1,866.46 | +5.88% | £155.54 |
| Band C | £2,014.64 | £2,133.10 | +5.88% | £177.76 |
| Band D | £2,266.47 | £2,399.74 | +5.88% | £199.98 |
| Band E | £2,770.14 | £2,933.02 | +5.88% | £244.42 |
| Band F | £3,273.79 | £3,466.29 | +5.88% | £288.86 |
| Band G | £3,777.46 | £3,999.57 | +5.88% | £333.30 |
| Band H | £4,532.94 | £4,799.48 | +5.88% | £399.96 |
Bolton non-parish area. 2025/26 Band D £2,259.51.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax bands and charges – Bolton 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)..
Bolton area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Bolton
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Planning pages: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/planning
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Bolton in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Bolton for 2026/27 is £2,399.74 per year, which works out at about £199.98 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Bolton for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Bolton are: Band A £1,599.83, Band B £1,866.46, Band C £2,133.10, Band D £2,399.74, Band E £2,933.02, Band F £3,466.29, Band G £3,999.57, Band H £4,799.48.
How much is Band A council tax in Bolton?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,599.83 in Bolton for 2026/27 — about £133.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Bolton?+
Band B costs £1,866.46 in Bolton for 2026/27 — about £155.54 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Bolton?+
Band C costs £2,133.10 in Bolton for 2026/27 — about £177.76 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Bolton?+
Band D costs £2,399.74 in Bolton for 2026/27 — about £199.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Bolton?+
Band E costs £2,933.02 in Bolton for 2026/27 — about £244.42 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Bolton?+
Band F costs £3,466.29 in Bolton for 2026/27 — about £288.86 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Bolton?+
Band G costs £3,999.57 in Bolton for 2026/27 — about £333.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Bolton?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,799.48 in Bolton for 2026/27 — about £399.96 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Bolton for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Bolton changed by +5.88% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Bolton 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 Bolton?+
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 Bolton?+
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 Bolton council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax bands and charges – Bolton 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, “Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/bolton-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.