England · Council tax 2026/27
Gloucester City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Gloucester for 2026/27 is £2,348.17 a year — about £195.68 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,565.44 | £130.45 |
| Band B | £1,826.36 | £152.20 |
| Band C | £2,087.26 | £173.94 |
| Band D | £2,348.17 | £195.68 |
| Band E | £2,869.98 | £239.17 |
| Band F | £3,391.80 | £282.65 |
| Band G | £3,913.61 | £326.13 |
| Band H | £4,696.34 | £391.36 |
Base figure is the main Gloucester city (unparished) rate. Quedgeley Town Council residents pay an additional parish precept: Band D total £2,282.83 (Quedgeley TC precept £45.82 at Band D).
ASC precept included within Gloucestershire County Council element as a single figure (county +5% including ASC)
Full breakdown table published: Gloucester city £244.13 + County £1,763.46 + Police £340.58 = £2,348.17 Band D. YoY 4.9% stated on page. 2025/26 Band D (total) was £2,238.77 per same page (increase £109.40). Gloucester is a district within Gloucestershire two-tier structure; no separate fire precept line (funded via GCC).
Source
How much do I pay? | Gloucester City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: district+county+police as published by district, per breakdown table on council page.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Gloucester in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Gloucester for 2026/27 is £2,348.17 per year, which works out at about £195.68 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Gloucester for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Gloucester are: Band A £1,565.44, Band B £1,826.36, Band C £2,087.26, Band D £2,348.17, Band E £2,869.98, Band F £3,391.80, Band G £3,913.61, Band H £4,696.34.
How much is Band A council tax in Gloucester?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,565.44 in Gloucester for 2026/27, about £130.45 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Gloucester?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,696.34 in Gloucester for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Gloucester for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Gloucester changed by +4.9% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Gloucester council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: district+county+police as published by district, per breakdown table on council page.
Can I pay less council tax in Gloucester?+
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 Gloucester?+
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 Gloucester council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("How much do I pay? | Gloucester 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, “Gloucester City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/gloucester/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.