Wales · Council tax 2026/27
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 is £2,289.43 a year — about £190.79 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.5% 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 | £1,460.01 | £1,526.29 | +4.54% | £127.19 |
| Band B | £1,703.34 | £1,780.67 | +4.54% | £148.39 |
| Band C | £1,946.67 | £2,035.05 | +4.54% | £169.59 |
| Band D | £2,190.00 | £2,289.43 | +4.54% | £190.79 |
| Band E | £2,676.67 | £2,798.19 | +4.54% | £233.18 |
| Band F | £3,163.33 | £3,306.95 | +4.54% | £275.58 |
| Band G | £3,650.01 | £3,815.72 | +4.54% | £317.98 |
| Band H | £4,380.01 | £4,578.86 | +4.54% | £381.57 |
| Band I | £5,110.01 | £5,342.00 | +4.54% | £445.17 |
All Other Parts baseline
History trend from StatsWales county+community Band D, indexed to the current total (incl. police).
Source
StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
Rhondda Cynon Taf area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Rhondda Cynon Taf
Official website: stats.gov.wales
Planning department: 01443 425004 (verified 2026-10-01 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01443 425005
Departments
planning: 01443 425004
council tax: 01443 425002
benefits: 01443 425002
housing: 01443 425678
adult social care: 01443 425003
children services: 01443 425006
Planning pages: https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Contactus/Telephonethecouncil.aspx
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 is £2,289.43 per year, which works out at about £190.79 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Rhondda Cynon Taf are: Band A £1,526.29, Band B £1,780.67, Band C £2,035.05, Band D £2,289.43, Band E £2,798.19, Band F £3,306.95, Band G £3,815.72, Band H £4,578.86, Band I £5,342.00.
How much is Band A council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,526.29 in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 — about £127.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
Band B costs £1,780.67 in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 — about £148.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
Band C costs £2,035.05 in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 — about £169.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
Band D costs £2,289.43 in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 — about £190.79 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
Band E costs £2,798.19 in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 — about £233.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
Band F costs £3,306.95 in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 — about £275.58 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
Band G costs £3,815.72 in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 — about £317.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
Band H costs £4,578.86 in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 — about £381.57 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band I council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
Band I — the highest band costs £5,342.00 in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27 — about £445.17 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Rhondda Cynon Taf changed by +4.54% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Rhondda Cynon Taf council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
Can I pay less council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
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 Rhondda Cynon Taf?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 2003 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Rhondda Cynon Taf council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority"), 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, “Rhondda Cynon Taf County Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/rhondda-cynon-taf-county/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.