County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Staffordshire
Staffordshire has 8 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Tamworth at £2,300.76 to Cannock Chase at £2,375.83. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Borough Council | £2,300.76 | Verified 2026-06-16 |
| Stafford Borough Council | £2,302.68 | Verified 2026-06-16 |
| South Staffordshire District Council | £2,313.67 | Verified 2026-06-16 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council | £2,334.25 | Verified 2026-06-16 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands District Council | £2,338.21 | Verified 2026-06-22 |
| East Staffordshire Borough Council | £2,351.34 | Verified 2026-10-01 |
| Lichfield District Council | £2,351.90 | Verified 2026-06-16 |
| Cannock Chase District Council | £2,375.83 | Verified 2026-06-16 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Staffordshire in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Staffordshire has 8 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,300.76 (Tamworth) to £2,375.83 (Cannock Chase) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Staffordshire has the cheapest council tax?+
Tamworth Borough Council, at £2,300.76 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Staffordshire?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in Staffordshire.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work