Wales · Council tax 2026/27
City and County of Swansea council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Swansea for 2026/27 is £2,212.52 a year — about £184.38 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,475.01 | £122.92 |
| Band B | £1,720.85 | £143.40 |
| Band C | £1,966.68 | £163.89 |
| Band D | £2,212.52 | £184.38 |
| Band E | £2,704.19 | £225.35 |
| Band F | £3,195.86 | £266.32 |
| Band G | £3,687.53 | £307.29 |
| Band H | £4,425.04 | £368.75 |
| Band I | £5,162.55 | £430.21 |
'All other parts' (no community council). 25 community wards charge more (Mawr 2364.90, Mumbles 2300.42)
No ASC precept in Wales
Council element +3.90% (confirmed via moderngov s115901).
Source
How much is my Council Tax? - Swansea Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Swansea (1807.38) + South Wales Police (405.14).
Contacting Swansea
Official website: swansea.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Swansea in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Swansea for 2026/27 is £2,212.52 per year, which works out at about £184.38 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Swansea for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Swansea are: Band A £1,475.01, Band B £1,720.85, Band C £1,966.68, Band D £2,212.52, Band E £2,704.19, Band F £3,195.86, Band G £3,687.53, Band H £4,425.04, Band I £5,162.55.
How much is Band A council tax in Swansea?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,475.01 in Swansea for 2026/27, about £122.92 per month.
How much is Band I council tax in Swansea?+
Band I — the highest band — costs £5,162.55 in Swansea for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Swansea for 2026/27?+
Swansea 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 Swansea council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Swansea (1807.38) + South Wales Police (405.14).
Can I pay less council tax in Swansea?+
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 Swansea?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 2003 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Swansea council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("How much is my Council Tax? - Swansea 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, “City and County of Swansea council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/city-and-county-of-swansea/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.