England · Council tax 2026/27
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27 is £2,263.97 a year — about £188.66 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,509.31 | £125.78 |
| Band B | £1,760.87 | £146.74 |
| Band C | £2,012.42 | £167.70 |
| Band D | £2,263.97 | £188.66 |
| Band E | £2,767.07 | £230.59 |
| Band F | £3,270.18 | £272.52 |
| Band G | £3,773.28 | £314.44 |
| Band H | £4,527.94 | £377.33 |
Special district charges apply in Leek and Biddulph town areas (higher than base); base total shown is general district charge.
ASC within Staffordshire CC element 1686.42.
IMPROVED 2026-06-22 (Chrome render): SMDC own element Band D GBP178.21 (+GBP5.17 / +2.99%) read DIRECTLY from rendered staffsmoorlands.gov.uk press release (26 Feb 2026). Total GBP2,263.97 = SMDC 178.21 + Staffs CC 1,686.42 + Staffs Police 302.57 + Staffs Fire 96.77 (precepts verified prior runs). KEPT UNVERIFIED: derived total; per-band table only in council PDF.
Source
SMDC Budget Appendix B — Council Tax Setting 2026/27
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-22. Figure includes: Staffordshire Moorlands DC 178.21 + Staffordshire CC (incl ASC) 1686.42 + Staffordshire Police 302.57 + Staffordshire Fire 96.77 (excl parish).
Contacting Staffordshire Moorlands
Official website: staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27 is £2,263.97 per year, which works out at about £188.66 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Staffordshire Moorlands are: Band A £1,509.31, Band B £1,760.87, Band C £2,012.42, Band D £2,263.97, Band E £2,767.07, Band F £3,270.18, Band G £3,773.28, Band H £4,527.94.
How much is Band A council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,509.31 in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27, about £125.78 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,527.94 in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27?+
Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Staffordshire Moorlands DC 178.21 + Staffordshire CC (incl ASC) 1686.42 + Staffordshire Police 302.57 + Staffordshire Fire 96.77 (excl parish).
Can I pay less council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands?+
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 Staffordshire Moorlands?+
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 Staffordshire Moorlands council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("SMDC Budget Appendix B — Council Tax Setting 2026/27"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-22. 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, “Staffordshire Moorlands District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/staffordshire-moorlands-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.