England · Council tax 2026/27
Rugby Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Rugby for 2026/27 is £2,483.05 a year — about £206.92 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.6% 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 | £1,585.30 | £1,655.37 | +4.42% | £137.95 |
| Band B | £1,849.51 | £1,931.26 | +4.42% | £160.94 |
| Band C | £2,113.73 | £2,207.16 | +4.42% | £183.93 |
| Band D | £2,377.94 | £2,483.05 | +4.42% | £206.92 |
| Band E | £2,906.38 | £3,034.84 | +4.42% | £252.90 |
| Band F | £3,434.81 | £3,586.63 | +4.42% | £298.89 |
| Band G | £3,963.24 | £4,138.42 | +4.42% | £344.87 |
| Band H | £4,755.89 | £4,966.10 | +4.42% | £413.84 |
Wholly parished/special-expenses; no unparished area. Bands for Rugby Town Area (WCC 1903.86 + Police 318.71 + RBC base 175.33 + Town Area special expense 96.72 = 2494.62).
ASC precept within WCC element 1903.86. Fire within WCC element; no separate fire precept.
A-H read from Rugby Town Area page; breakdown read from bill page. Ratios within 1p. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
About your council tax bill - Rugby Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-16. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Rugby area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Rugby council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~183 second homes could raise an estimated £454,398/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.
Contacting Rugby
Official website: rugby.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01788 533533
Departments
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Rugby in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Rugby for 2026/27 is £2,483.05 per year, which works out at about £206.92 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Rugby for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Rugby are: Band A £1,655.37, Band B £1,931.26, Band C £2,207.16, Band D £2,483.05, Band E £3,034.84, Band F £3,586.63, Band G £4,138.42, Band H £4,966.10.
How much is Band A council tax in Rugby?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,655.37 in Rugby for 2026/27 — about £137.95 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Rugby?+
Band B costs £1,931.26 in Rugby for 2026/27 — about £160.94 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Rugby?+
Band C costs £2,207.16 in Rugby for 2026/27 — about £183.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Rugby?+
Band D costs £2,483.05 in Rugby for 2026/27 — about £206.92 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Rugby?+
Band E costs £3,034.84 in Rugby for 2026/27 — about £252.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Rugby?+
Band F costs £3,586.63 in Rugby for 2026/27 — about £298.89 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Rugby?+
Band G costs £4,138.42 in Rugby for 2026/27 — about £344.87 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Rugby?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,966.10 in Rugby for 2026/27 — about £413.84 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Rugby for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Rugby changed by +4.42% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Rugby 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 Rugby?+
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 Rugby?+
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 Rugby council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("About your council tax bill - Rugby Borough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-16. 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, “Rugby Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/rugby-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.