England · Council tax 2026/27
Middlesbrough Council council tax 2026/27
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
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷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.
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: 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.