England · Council tax 2026/27
Stafford Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Stafford for 2026/27 is £2,302.68 a year — about £191.89 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.4% 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 | £1,473.81 | £1,535.12 | +4.16% | £127.93 |
| Band B | £1,719.44 | £1,790.97 | +4.16% | £149.25 |
| Band C | £1,965.08 | £2,046.83 | +4.16% | £170.57 |
| Band D | £2,210.71 | £2,302.68 | +4.16% | £191.89 |
| Band E | £2,701.99 | £2,814.39 | +4.16% | £234.53 |
| Band F | £3,193.25 | £3,326.09 | +4.16% | £277.17 |
| Band G | £3,684.52 | £3,837.80 | +4.16% | £319.82 |
| Band H | £4,421.43 | £4,605.36 | +4.16% | £383.78 |
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. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax charges 2026-2027 – Stafford 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)..
Stafford area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Stafford
Official website: staffordbc.gov.uk
Departments
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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 £2,302.68 per year, which works out at about £191.89 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 £1,535.12, Band B £1,790.97, Band C £2,046.83, Band D £2,302.68, Band E £2,814.39, Band F £3,326.09, Band G £3,837.80, Band H £4,605.36.
How much is Band A council tax in Stafford?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,535.12 in Stafford for 2026/27 — about £127.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Stafford?+
Band B costs £1,790.97 in Stafford for 2026/27 — about £149.25 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Stafford?+
Band C costs £2,046.83 in Stafford for 2026/27 — about £170.57 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Stafford?+
Band D costs £2,302.68 in Stafford for 2026/27 — about £191.89 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Stafford?+
Band E costs £2,814.39 in Stafford for 2026/27 — about £234.53 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Stafford?+
Band F costs £3,326.09 in Stafford for 2026/27 — about £277.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Stafford?+
Band G costs £3,837.80 in Stafford for 2026/27 — about £319.82 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Stafford?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,605.36 in Stafford for 2026/27 — about £383.78 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Stafford for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Stafford changed by +4.16% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Stafford 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 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.