England · Council tax 2026/27
Liverpool City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Liverpool for 2026/27 is £2,673.59 a year — about £222.80 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.6% 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 | £1,697.68 | £1,782.39 | +4.99% | £148.53 |
| Band B | £1,980.63 | £2,079.46 | +4.99% | £173.29 |
| Band C | £2,263.57 | £2,376.52 | +4.99% | £198.04 |
| Band D | £2,546.52 | £2,673.59 | +4.99% | £222.80 |
| Band E | £3,112.41 | £3,267.72 | +4.99% | £272.31 |
| Band F | £3,678.30 | £3,861.85 | +4.99% | £321.82 |
| Band G | £4,244.19 | £4,455.98 | +4.99% | £371.33 |
| Band H | £5,093.04 | £5,347.18 | +4.99% | £445.60 |
Unparished city; single citywide charge
4.99% computed from both years published on same page (2546.44 -> 2673.59). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
How much is my Council Tax? - Liverpool 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)..
Liverpool area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Liverpool fees & charges
Source: Pay for a green waste collection (also Bulky item collection, Resident permit pages) — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Liverpool
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Designated wards across the city | active | £704.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | £1,328.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Licences for landlords in parts of Liverpool — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Liverpool
Official website: liverpool.gov.uk
Switchboard: 0151 233 3000
Departments
council tax: No public phone or email; route is online form (liverpool.gov.uk/contact-us/council-tax-enquiries/); page warns replies can take up to 15 weeks; video appointment option
Not sure which council covers your address? Use gov.uk/find-local-council.
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Liverpool in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Liverpool for 2026/27 is £2,673.59 per year, which works out at about £222.80 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Liverpool for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Liverpool are: Band A £1,782.39, Band B £2,079.46, Band C £2,376.52, Band D £2,673.59, Band E £3,267.72, Band F £3,861.85, Band G £4,455.98, Band H £5,347.18.
How much is Band A council tax in Liverpool?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,782.39 in Liverpool for 2026/27 — about £148.53 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Liverpool?+
Band B costs £2,079.46 in Liverpool for 2026/27 — about £173.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Liverpool?+
Band C costs £2,376.52 in Liverpool for 2026/27 — about £198.04 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Liverpool?+
Band D costs £2,673.59 in Liverpool for 2026/27 — about £222.80 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Liverpool?+
Band E costs £3,267.72 in Liverpool for 2026/27 — about £272.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Liverpool?+
Band F costs £3,861.85 in Liverpool for 2026/27 — about £321.82 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Liverpool?+
Band G costs £4,455.98 in Liverpool for 2026/27 — about £371.33 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Liverpool?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,347.18 in Liverpool for 2026/27 — about £445.60 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Liverpool for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Liverpool changed by +4.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Liverpool 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 Liverpool?+
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 Liverpool?+
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 Liverpool council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("How much is my Council Tax? - Liverpool 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, “Liverpool City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/liverpool/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.