England · Council tax 2026/27
Middlesbrough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 is £2,549.16 a year — about £212.43 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 21.2% 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 | £1,658.48 | £1,699.44 | +2.47% | £141.62 |
| Band B | £1,934.89 | £1,982.68 | +2.47% | £165.22 |
| Band C | £2,211.30 | £2,265.92 | +2.47% | £188.83 |
| Band D | £2,487.71 | £2,549.16 | +2.47% | £212.43 |
| Band E | £3,040.54 | £3,115.64 | +2.47% | £259.64 |
| Band F | £3,593.36 | £3,682.12 | +2.47% | £306.84 |
| Band G | £4,146.19 | £4,248.60 | +2.47% | £354.05 |
| Band H | £4,975.43 | £5,098.32 | +2.47% | £424.86 |
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. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
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: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Middlesbrough area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Middlesbrough council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~63 second homes could raise an estimated £160,597/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
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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 £2,549.16 per year, which works out at about £212.43 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 £1,699.44, Band B £1,982.68, Band C £2,265.92, Band D £2,549.16, Band E £3,115.64, Band F £3,682.12, Band G £4,248.60, Band H £5,098.32.
How much is Band A council tax in Middlesbrough?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,699.44 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 — about £141.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Middlesbrough?+
Band B costs £1,982.68 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 — about £165.22 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Middlesbrough?+
Band C costs £2,265.92 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 — about £188.83 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Middlesbrough?+
Band D costs £2,549.16 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 — about £212.43 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Middlesbrough?+
Band E costs £3,115.64 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 — about £259.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Middlesbrough?+
Band F costs £3,682.12 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 — about £306.84 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Middlesbrough?+
Band G costs £4,248.60 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 — about £354.05 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Middlesbrough?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,098.32 in Middlesbrough for 2026/27 — about £424.86 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Middlesbrough for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Middlesbrough changed by +2.47% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Middlesbrough 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 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.