Wales · Council tax 2026/27
City and County of Swansea council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Swansea for 2026/27 is £2,238.29 a year — about £186.52 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 27.6% 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 | £1,428.62 | £1,492.19 | +4.45% | £124.35 |
| Band B | £1,666.72 | £1,740.89 | +4.45% | £145.07 |
| Band C | £1,904.83 | £1,989.59 | +4.45% | £165.80 |
| Band D | £2,142.93 | £2,238.29 | +4.45% | £186.52 |
| Band E | £2,619.14 | £2,735.69 | +4.45% | £227.97 |
| Band F | £3,095.35 | £3,233.09 | +4.45% | £269.42 |
| Band G | £3,571.55 | £3,730.48 | +4.45% | £310.87 |
| Band H | £4,285.86 | £4,476.58 | +4.45% | £373.05 |
| Band I | £5,000.17 | £5,222.68 | +4.45% | £435.22 |
'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). History trend from StatsWales county+community Band D, indexed to the current total (incl. police).
Source
StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
Swansea area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Swansea fees & charges
Source: Bulky waste - Swansea Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Swansea
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| mandatory hmo | whole district | active | — |
| additional | Castle, Uplands, Waterfront and St Thomas wards | active | £1,024.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Licensing of houses in multiple occupation - Swansea — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Swansea
Official website: stats.gov.wales
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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 £2,238.29 per year, which works out at about £186.52 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 £1,492.19, Band B £1,740.89, Band C £1,989.59, Band D £2,238.29, Band E £2,735.69, Band F £3,233.09, Band G £3,730.48, Band H £4,476.58, Band I £5,222.68.
How much is Band A council tax in Swansea?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,492.19 in Swansea for 2026/27 — about £124.35 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Swansea?+
Band B costs £1,740.89 in Swansea for 2026/27 — about £145.07 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Swansea?+
Band C costs £1,989.59 in Swansea for 2026/27 — about £165.80 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Swansea?+
Band D costs £2,238.29 in Swansea for 2026/27 — about £186.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Swansea?+
Band E costs £2,735.69 in Swansea for 2026/27 — about £227.97 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Swansea?+
Band F costs £3,233.09 in Swansea for 2026/27 — about £269.42 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Swansea?+
Band G costs £3,730.48 in Swansea for 2026/27 — about £310.87 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Swansea?+
Band H costs £4,476.58 in Swansea for 2026/27 — about £373.05 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band I council tax in Swansea?+
Band I — the highest band costs £5,222.68 in Swansea for 2026/27 — about £435.22 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Swansea for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Swansea changed by +4.45% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Swansea council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
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 ("StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority"), 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.