England · Council tax 2026/27
Stafford Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Stafford for 2026/27 is £2,336.84 a year — about £194.74 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,557.89 | £129.82 |
| Band B | £1,817.54 | £151.46 |
| Band C | £2,077.19 | £173.10 |
| Band D | £2,336.84 | £194.74 |
| Band E | £2,856.14 | £238.01 |
| Band F | £3,375.44 | £281.29 |
| Band G | £3,894.73 | £324.56 |
| Band H | £4,673.68 | £389.47 |
Figures are for Stafford (unparished) area — area 30 in source table. District element for Stafford unparished = £2,336.84 minus shared precepts £2,085.76 = £251.08, which includes the base borough charge of £184.09 Band D plus special district expenses (parks, cemeteries and other services not transferred to parishes). Borough base charge £184.09 confirmed from Council meeting agenda (2.99% increase). Other parishes in the borough will have different totals depending on individual parish precepts.
ASC precept included within Staffordshire County Council element of £1,686.42 Band D; not shown separately on charge table
Band D total and all bands A–H for Stafford unparished (area 30) read directly from Stafford BC council tax charges PDF (accessed via staffordbc.gov.uk redirect). Borough base charge £184.09 (2.99% increase) confirmed from Stafford BC Full Council agenda PDF dated 10 February 2026. pct_change_yoy not calculated (prior year unparished total not directly read from source). Special expenses structure flagged in area_note.
Source
Council tax charges 2026-2027 – Stafford Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-16. Figure includes: Staffordshire County Council precept (inc. ASC) + Staffordshire Commissioner Police precept + Staffordshire Commissioner Fire and Rescue precept + Stafford Borough Council element (base £184.09 + special district expenses) + No separate parish precept (Stafford unparished area).
Contacting Stafford
Official website: staffordbc.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Stafford in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Stafford for 2026/27 is £2,336.84 per year, which works out at about £194.74 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Stafford for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Stafford are: Band A £1,557.89, Band B £1,817.54, Band C £2,077.19, Band D £2,336.84, Band E £2,856.14, Band F £3,375.44, Band G £3,894.73, Band H £4,673.68.
How much is Band A council tax in Stafford?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,557.89 in Stafford for 2026/27, about £129.82 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Stafford?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,673.68 in Stafford for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Stafford for 2026/27?+
Stafford did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Stafford council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Staffordshire County Council precept (inc. ASC) + Staffordshire Commissioner Police precept + Staffordshire Commissioner Fire and Rescue precept + Stafford Borough Council element (base £184.09 + special district expenses) + No separate parish precept (Stafford unparished area).
Can I pay less council tax in Stafford?+
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 Stafford?+
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 Stafford council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax charges 2026-2027 – Stafford 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, “Stafford Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/stafford-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.