England · Council tax 2026/27
Shropshire Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Shropshire for 2026/27 is £2,528.18 a year — about £210.68 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,685.45 | £140.45 |
| Band B | £1,966.36 | £163.86 |
| Band C | £2,247.27 | £187.27 |
| Band D | £2,528.18 | £210.68 |
| Band E | £3,090.00 | £257.50 |
| Band F | £3,651.81 | £304.32 |
| Band G | £4,213.63 | £351.14 |
| Band H | £5,056.36 | £421.36 |
Heavily parished. Nil-parish baseline: Shropshire 1969.09 + Police 306.50 + Fire 124.44 = 2400.03 Band D. Headline with average parish 128.15 (+26.66%) = 2528.18 (Cornwall avg-parish pattern). Parish precepts 0 to 308.06 (Bishops Castle Town).
2% ASC within 8.99% total Shropshire increase (2% ASC + 6.99% core, exceptional flexibility). ASC Band D element 36.13.
Guide PDF read directly (March 2026). Band D breakdown council-stated: Shropshire 1969.09 (8.99% incl 2% ASC), West Mercia Police 306.50 (5.15%), Shropshire & Wrekin Fire 124.44 (4.18%), Parish avg 128.15 (26.66%), Total 2528.18. Bands computed from headline 2528.18 via statutory ratios (guide tabulates per-parish only). NOTABLE: 8.99% exceptional increase. Prior year element 1806.67.
Source
Your Guide To Your Council Tax Bill 2026 to 2027 - Shropshire Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: council+ASC+police+fire+average-parish as presented by council.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Shropshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Shropshire for 2026/27 is £2,528.18 per year, which works out at about £210.68 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Shropshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Shropshire are: Band A £1,685.45, Band B £1,966.36, Band C £2,247.27, Band D £2,528.18, Band E £3,090.00, Band F £3,651.81, Band G £4,213.63, Band H £5,056.36.
How much is Band A council tax in Shropshire?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,685.45 in Shropshire for 2026/27, about £140.45 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Shropshire?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £5,056.36 in Shropshire for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Shropshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Shropshire changed by +8.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Shropshire council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+ASC+police+fire+average-parish as presented by council.
Can I pay less council tax in Shropshire?+
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 Shropshire?+
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 Shropshire council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Your Guide To Your Council Tax Bill 2026 to 2027 - Shropshire 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, “Shropshire Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/shropshire/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.