Middlesbrough Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-11Data confidence 90/100 (A)

Band D council tax in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 is £2,548.05 a year — about £212.34 a month over 12 instalments.

All bands, 2026/27

BandAnnual chargeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£1,698.70£141.56
Band B£1,981.82£165.15
Band C£2,264.93£188.74
Band D£2,548.05£212.34
Band E£3,114.28£259.52
Band F£3,680.51£306.71
Band G£4,246.75£353.90
Band H£5,096.10£424.68

Largely unparished; parishes: Nunthorpe (Band D 2559.21), Stainton & Thornton (2557.36). TVCA embedded in council element. EFS higher referendum limit applied 2025-26 but Mayor chose only 2% ASC increase for 2026-27.

2% ASC precept increase only; core council tax frozen at 0% for 2026/27

From Appendix 11 Council Tax Setting, Full Council 18 Feb 2026. Middlesbrough element 2115.86 (2% ASC only; core frozen). Cleveland Fire 99.46, Cleveland Police 332.73. Minutes confirm no core increase.

Agenda item - 2026/27 Revenue Budget, MTFP and Council Tax Setting | Middlesbrough Council

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council (non-parish area).

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Frequently asked

How much is council tax in Middlesbrough in 2026/27?+

Band D council tax in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 is £2,548.05 per year, which works out at about £212.34 per month over 12 instalments.

What are all the council tax bands in Middlesbrough for 2026/27?+

The full 2026/27 charges in Middlesbrough are: Band A £1,698.70, Band B £1,981.82, Band C £2,264.93, Band D £2,548.05, Band E £3,114.28, Band F £3,680.51, Band G £4,246.75, Band H £5,096.10.

How much is Band A council tax in Middlesbrough?+

Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,698.70 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27, about £141.56 per month.

How much is Band H council tax in Middlesbrough?+

Band H — the highest band — costs £5,096.10 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27.

Did council tax go up in Middlesbrough for 2026/27?+

Middlesbrough did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.

What does the Middlesbrough council tax figure include?+

As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council (non-parish area).

Can I pay less council tax in Middlesbrough?+

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 Middlesbrough?+

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 Middlesbrough council tax data come from?+

Directly from the council's own published page ("Agenda item - 2026/27 Revenue Budget, MTFP and Council Tax Setting | Middlesbrough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. 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, “Middlesbrough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/middlesbrough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.