England · Council tax 2026/27
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Rochdale for 2026/27 is £2,600.83 a year — about £216.74 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 27.7% 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 | £1,638.68 | £1,733.89 | +5.81% | £144.49 |
| Band B | £1,911.79 | £2,022.87 | +5.81% | £168.57 |
| Band C | £2,184.91 | £2,311.85 | +5.81% | £192.65 |
| Band D | £2,458.02 | £2,600.83 | +5.81% | £216.74 |
| Band E | £3,004.24 | £3,178.79 | +5.81% | £264.90 |
| Band F | £3,550.47 | £3,756.75 | +5.81% | £313.06 |
| Band G | £4,096.70 | £4,334.72 | +5.81% | £361.23 |
| Band H | £4,916.04 | £5,201.66 | +5.81% | £433.47 |
Includes Rochdale, GM PCC, Mayoral General/Fire. 2% bill discount from reserves but statutory rates as listed.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
2026-2027 Council Tax bands | Rochdale Borough 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)..
Rochdale area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Rochdale
Official website: rochdale.gov.uk
Planning department: 0300 303 8873 (verified 2026-10-01 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01706 647474
Departments
planning: 0300 303 8873
council tax: 0300 303 8870
housing: 0300 303 8874
environmental health: 0300 303 8871
waste recycling: 0300 303 8884
benefits: 0300 303 8870
parking: 0300 303 8879
electoral services: 0300 303 0345
adult social care: 0300 303 8886
children services: 01706 719900
Planning pages: https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/planning-building-conservation
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Rochdale in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Rochdale for 2026/27 is £2,600.83 per year, which works out at about £216.74 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Rochdale for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Rochdale are: Band A £1,733.89, Band B £2,022.87, Band C £2,311.85, Band D £2,600.83, Band E £3,178.79, Band F £3,756.75, Band G £4,334.72, Band H £5,201.66.
How much is Band A council tax in Rochdale?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,733.89 in Rochdale for 2026/27 — about £144.49 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Rochdale?+
Band B costs £2,022.87 in Rochdale for 2026/27 — about £168.57 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Rochdale?+
Band C costs £2,311.85 in Rochdale for 2026/27 — about £192.65 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Rochdale?+
Band D costs £2,600.83 in Rochdale for 2026/27 — about £216.74 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Rochdale?+
Band E costs £3,178.79 in Rochdale for 2026/27 — about £264.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Rochdale?+
Band F costs £3,756.75 in Rochdale for 2026/27 — about £313.06 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Rochdale?+
Band G costs £4,334.72 in Rochdale for 2026/27 — about £361.23 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Rochdale?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,201.66 in Rochdale for 2026/27 — about £433.47 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Rochdale for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Rochdale changed by +5.81% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Rochdale 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 Rochdale?+
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 Rochdale?+
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 Rochdale council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("2026-2027 Council Tax bands | Rochdale Borough 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, “Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/rochdale-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.