England · Council tax 2026/27
Coventry City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Coventry for 2026/27 is £2,516.72 a year — about £209.73 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.3% 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 | £1,609.10 | £1,677.81 | +4.27% | £139.82 |
| Band B | £1,877.29 | £1,957.45 | +4.27% | £163.12 |
| Band C | £2,145.47 | £2,237.08 | +4.27% | £186.42 |
| Band D | £2,413.66 | £2,516.72 | +4.27% | £209.73 |
| Band E | £2,950.02 | £3,075.99 | +4.27% | £256.33 |
| Band F | £3,486.39 | £3,635.26 | +4.27% | £302.94 |
| Band G | £4,022.76 | £4,194.53 | +4.27% | £349.54 |
| Band H | £4,827.31 | £5,033.44 | +4.27% | £419.45 |
Excl parishes; Allesley +40.25, Finham +13.54, Keresley +22.08 at Band D
No YoY % on page. Aggregator claims of a 34.2% rise are FALSE. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges - Coventry 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)..
Coventry area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Coventry fees & charges
Source: Brown-lidded (garden waste) bins – Coventry City Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Coventry
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| additional | Whole district (all HMOs not subject to mandatory licensing) | active | £944.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | £944.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: HMO Licensing - Coventry City Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Coventry
Official website: coventry.gov.uk
Planning department: 024 7683 1109 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 024 7683 4333
Planning pages: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/planning-2/planning-consultation-advice
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Coventry in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Coventry for 2026/27 is £2,516.72 per year, which works out at about £209.73 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Coventry for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Coventry are: Band A £1,677.81, Band B £1,957.45, Band C £2,237.08, Band D £2,516.72, Band E £3,075.99, Band F £3,635.26, Band G £4,194.53, Band H £5,033.44.
How much is Band A council tax in Coventry?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,677.81 in Coventry for 2026/27 — about £139.82 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Coventry?+
Band B costs £1,957.45 in Coventry for 2026/27 — about £163.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Coventry?+
Band C costs £2,237.08 in Coventry for 2026/27 — about £186.42 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Coventry?+
Band D costs £2,516.72 in Coventry for 2026/27 — about £209.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Coventry?+
Band E costs £3,075.99 in Coventry for 2026/27 — about £256.33 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Coventry?+
Band F costs £3,635.26 in Coventry for 2026/27 — about £302.94 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Coventry?+
Band G costs £4,194.53 in Coventry for 2026/27 — about £349.54 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Coventry?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,033.44 in Coventry for 2026/27 — about £419.45 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Coventry for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Coventry changed by +4.27% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Coventry 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 Coventry?+
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 Coventry?+
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 Coventry council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges - Coventry 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, “Coventry City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/coventry/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.