England · Council tax 2026/27
Stoke-on-Trent City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 is £2,183.12 a year — about £181.93 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.3% 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 | £1,385.58 | £1,455.41 | +5.04% | £121.28 |
| Band B | £1,616.51 | £1,697.98 | +5.04% | £141.50 |
| Band C | £1,847.44 | £1,940.55 | +5.04% | £161.71 |
| Band D | £2,078.37 | £2,183.12 | +5.04% | £181.93 |
| Band E | £2,540.23 | £2,668.26 | +5.04% | £222.36 |
| Band F | £3,002.09 | £3,153.40 | +5.04% | £262.78 |
| Band G | £3,463.95 | £3,638.53 | +5.04% | £303.21 |
| Band H | £4,156.74 | £4,366.24 | +5.04% | £363.85 |
Unparished unitary. Includes Staffordshire PCC and Staffordshire Fire precepts.
4.99% council increase = 2% ASC + 2.99% core
Rates table read directly from stoke.gov.uk charges page; cross-checked with booklet PDF: City 1783.78 (4.99%) + Police 302.57 (5.22%) + Fire 96.77 (5.45%) = 2183.12. pct 4.99 is council element. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Our council tax charges - Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Stoke-on-Trent area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Stoke-on-Trent fees & charges
Source: Frequently asked questions | Garden Waste | Stoke-on-Trent — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Stoke-on-Trent
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Parts of Fenton and Cobridge | ended | — |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | £895.00 |
No borough-wide selective or additional licensing scheme is in force — mandatory HMO licensing still applies to large shared houses. Source: Fees and charges | Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's) | Stoke-on-Trent — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Stoke-on-Trent
Official website: stoke.gov.uk
Departments
council tax: 01782 233777
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Stoke-on-Trent in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 is £2,183.12 per year, which works out at about £181.93 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Stoke-on-Trent are: Band A £1,455.41, Band B £1,697.98, Band C £1,940.55, Band D £2,183.12, Band E £2,668.26, Band F £3,153.40, Band G £3,638.53, Band H £4,366.24.
How much is Band A council tax in Stoke-on-Trent?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,455.41 in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 — about £121.28 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Stoke-on-Trent?+
Band B costs £1,697.98 in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 — about £141.50 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Stoke-on-Trent?+
Band C costs £1,940.55 in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 — about £161.71 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Stoke-on-Trent?+
Band D costs £2,183.12 in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 — about £181.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Stoke-on-Trent?+
Band E costs £2,668.26 in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 — about £222.36 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Stoke-on-Trent?+
Band F costs £3,153.40 in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 — about £262.78 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Stoke-on-Trent?+
Band G costs £3,638.53 in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 — about £303.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Stoke-on-Trent?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,366.24 in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27 — about £363.85 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Stoke-on-Trent changed by +5.04% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?+
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 Stoke-on-Trent?+
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 Stoke-on-Trent council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Our council tax charges - Stoke-on-Trent City 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, “Stoke-on-Trent City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/stoke-on-trent/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.