England · Council tax 2026/27
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bolton for 2026/27 is £2,392.33 a year — about £199.36 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,594.87 | £132.91 |
| Band B | £1,860.72 | £155.06 |
| Band C | £2,126.49 | £177.21 |
| Band D | £2,392.33 | £199.36 |
| Band E | £2,923.94 | £243.66 |
| Band F | £3,455.60 | £287.97 |
| Band G | £3,987.20 | £332.27 |
| Band H | £4,784.66 | £398.72 |
Bolton non-parish area. 2025/26 Band D £2,259.51.
Source
Council tax bands and charges – Bolton 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 Bolton in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Bolton for 2026/27 is £2,392.33 per year, which works out at about £199.36 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 £1,594.87, Band B £1,860.72, Band C £2,126.49, Band D £2,392.33, Band E £2,923.94, Band F £3,455.60, Band G £3,987.20, Band H £4,784.66.
How much is Band A council tax in Bolton?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,594.87 in Bolton for 2026/27, about £132.91 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Bolton?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,784.66 in Bolton for 2026/27.
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: council_police_fire.
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.