England · Council tax 2026/27
Manchester City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Manchester for 2026/27 is £2,312.04 a year — about £192.67 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28% 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 | £1,455.35 | £1,541.36 | +5.91% | £128.45 |
| Band B | £1,697.90 | £1,798.25 | +5.91% | £149.85 |
| Band C | £1,940.47 | £2,055.15 | +5.91% | £171.26 |
| Band D | £2,183.02 | £2,312.04 | +5.91% | £192.67 |
| Band E | £2,668.14 | £2,825.83 | +5.91% | £235.49 |
| Band F | £3,153.25 | £3,339.61 | +5.91% | £278.30 |
| Band G | £3,638.37 | £3,853.40 | +5.91% | £321.12 |
| Band H | £4,366.05 | £4,624.08 | +5.91% | £385.34 |
Single city-wide charge; no parished areas on this page.
Prior-year figures on linked 'last five years' subpage if YoY change needed. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax bands and charges 2026/27 | Manchester 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)..
Manchester area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Manchester fees & charges
Source: Get rid of a large unwanted item (also Parking Permits page) — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Manchester
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Clayton and Openshaw; Gorton and Abbey Hey; Harpurhey (2022 scheme) | active | £798.00 |
| selective | Longsight; Levenshulme; Moss Side; Rusholme areas (2023 scheme) | active | £936.00 |
| selective | Cheetham; Crumpsall; Harpurhey; Longsight; Miles Platting and Newton Heath; Moss Side areas (2025 scheme) | active | £964.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | £1,321.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Selective licensing fees — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Manchester
Official website: manchester.gov.uk
Switchboard: 0161 234 5000
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Manchester in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Manchester for 2026/27 is £2,312.04 per year, which works out at about £192.67 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Manchester for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Manchester are: Band A £1,541.36, Band B £1,798.25, Band C £2,055.15, Band D £2,312.04, Band E £2,825.83, Band F £3,339.61, Band G £3,853.40, Band H £4,624.08.
How much is Band A council tax in Manchester?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,541.36 in Manchester for 2026/27 — about £128.45 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Manchester?+
Band B costs £1,798.25 in Manchester for 2026/27 — about £149.85 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Manchester?+
Band C costs £2,055.15 in Manchester for 2026/27 — about £171.26 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Manchester?+
Band D costs £2,312.04 in Manchester for 2026/27 — about £192.67 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Manchester?+
Band E costs £2,825.83 in Manchester for 2026/27 — about £235.49 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Manchester?+
Band F costs £3,339.61 in Manchester for 2026/27 — about £278.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Manchester?+
Band G costs £3,853.40 in Manchester for 2026/27 — about £321.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Manchester?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,624.08 in Manchester for 2026/27 — about £385.34 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Manchester for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Manchester changed by +5.91% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Manchester 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 Manchester?+
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 Manchester?+
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 Manchester council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax bands and charges 2026/27 | Manchester 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, “Manchester City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/manchester/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.