England · Council tax 2026/27
Bristol City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bristol for 2026/27 is £2,713.68 a year — about £226.14 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.4% 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 | £1,722.64 | £1,809.12 | +5.02% | £150.76 |
| Band B | £2,009.75 | £2,110.64 | +5.02% | £175.89 |
| Band C | £2,296.86 | £2,412.16 | +5.02% | £201.01 |
| Band D | £2,583.96 | £2,713.68 | +5.02% | £226.14 |
| Band E | £3,158.18 | £3,316.72 | +5.02% | £276.39 |
| Band F | £3,732.39 | £3,919.76 | +5.02% | £326.65 |
| Band G | £4,306.61 | £4,522.80 | +5.02% | £376.90 |
| Band H | £5,167.93 | £5,427.36 | +5.02% | £452.28 |
Single city-wide charge.
YoY computed from 2025/26 table on same page (2583.89 -> 2713.68). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax charges and bands - Bristol 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)..
Bristol area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Bristol fees & charges
Source: Order a garden waste bin and set up collections (also bulky collection and permit cost pages) — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Bristol
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Bedminster and Brislington West | active | £799.00 |
| selective | Bishopston and Ashley Down, Cotham, Easton | active | £912.00 |
| additional | Bedminster, Brislington West and Horfield | active | £1,300.00 |
| additional | Citywide (HMOs not covered by mandatory or Bedminster/Brislington West/Horfield scheme) | active | £1,861.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | £1,886.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Additional HMO and selective property licence fees — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Bristol
Official website: bristol.gov.uk
Planning department: 0117 922 3000 (verified 2026-08-05 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 0117 922 2000
Planning pages: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-regulations
Not sure which council covers your address? Use gov.uk/find-local-council.
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Bristol in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Bristol for 2026/27 is £2,713.68 per year, which works out at about £226.14 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Bristol for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Bristol are: Band A £1,809.12, Band B £2,110.64, Band C £2,412.16, Band D £2,713.68, Band E £3,316.72, Band F £3,919.76, Band G £4,522.80, Band H £5,427.36.
How much is Band A council tax in Bristol?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,809.12 in Bristol for 2026/27 — about £150.76 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Bristol?+
Band B costs £2,110.64 in Bristol for 2026/27 — about £175.89 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Bristol?+
Band C costs £2,412.16 in Bristol for 2026/27 — about £201.01 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Bristol?+
Band D costs £2,713.68 in Bristol for 2026/27 — about £226.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Bristol?+
Band E costs £3,316.72 in Bristol for 2026/27 — about £276.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Bristol?+
Band F costs £3,919.76 in Bristol for 2026/27 — about £326.65 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Bristol?+
Band G costs £4,522.80 in Bristol for 2026/27 — about £376.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Bristol?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,427.36 in Bristol for 2026/27 — about £452.28 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Bristol for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Bristol changed by +5.02% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Bristol 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 Bristol?+
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 Bristol?+
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 Bristol council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax charges and bands - Bristol 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, “Bristol City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/bristol/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.