England · Council tax 2026/27
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Rotherham for 2026/27 is £2,381.53 a year — about £198.46 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 22.2% 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 | £1,522.23 | £1,587.69 | +4.3% | £132.31 |
| Band B | £1,775.93 | £1,852.30 | +4.3% | £154.36 |
| Band C | £2,029.65 | £2,116.92 | +4.3% | £176.41 |
| Band D | £2,283.35 | £2,381.53 | +4.3% | £198.46 |
| Band E | £2,790.76 | £2,910.76 | +4.3% | £242.56 |
| Band F | £3,298.17 | £3,439.99 | +4.3% | £286.67 |
| Band G | £3,805.58 | £3,969.22 | +4.3% | £330.77 |
| Band H | £4,566.69 | £4,763.06 | +4.3% | £396.92 |
Unparished areas. RMBC £1,944.52 + SY Police £280.04 + SY Fire £95.05
Council's own page (shows its element only): https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/documents/s156693/Appendix%206%20-%20Statutory%20Resolution%20of%20Council%20Tax%202026-27.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
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)..
Rotherham area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Rotherham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Rotherham for 2026/27 is £2,381.53 per year, which works out at about £198.46 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Rotherham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Rotherham are: Band A £1,587.69, Band B £1,852.30, Band C £2,116.92, Band D £2,381.53, Band E £2,910.76, Band F £3,439.99, Band G £3,969.22, Band H £4,763.06.
How much is Band A council tax in Rotherham?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,587.69 in Rotherham for 2026/27 — about £132.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Rotherham?+
Band B costs £1,852.30 in Rotherham for 2026/27 — about £154.36 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Rotherham?+
Band C costs £2,116.92 in Rotherham for 2026/27 — about £176.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Rotherham?+
Band D costs £2,381.53 in Rotherham for 2026/27 — about £198.46 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Rotherham?+
Band E costs £2,910.76 in Rotherham for 2026/27 — about £242.56 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Rotherham?+
Band F costs £3,439.99 in Rotherham for 2026/27 — about £286.67 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Rotherham?+
Band G costs £3,969.22 in Rotherham for 2026/27 — about £330.77 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Rotherham?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,763.06 in Rotherham for 2026/27 — about £396.92 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Rotherham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Rotherham changed by +4.3% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Rotherham 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 Rotherham?+
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 Rotherham?+
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 Rotherham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), 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, “Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/rotherham-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.