England · Council tax 2026/27
Sunderland Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Sunderland for 2026/27 is £2,197.14 a year — about £183.10 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.9% 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 | £1,395.14 | £1,464.76 | +4.99% | £122.06 |
| Band B | £1,627.67 | £1,708.89 | +4.99% | £142.41 |
| Band C | £1,860.19 | £1,953.01 | +4.99% | £162.75 |
| Band D | £2,092.71 | £2,197.14 | +4.99% | £183.10 |
| Band E | £2,557.76 | £2,685.39 | +4.99% | £223.78 |
| Band F | £3,022.81 | £3,173.65 | +4.99% | £264.47 |
| Band G | £3,487.86 | £3,661.90 | +4.99% | £305.16 |
| Band H | £4,185.43 | £4,394.28 | +4.99% | £366.19 |
Council Band D £1,876.80 (4.5%). Northumbria Police £214.34. T&W Fire £105.11.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council budget agreed - Sunderland City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Sunderland area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Sunderland fees & charges
Source: Bulky waste collections - Sunderland City Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Sunderland
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| mandatory hmo | whole district | active | — |
No borough-wide selective or additional licensing scheme is in force — mandatory HMO licensing still applies to large shared houses. Source: New scheme to support Sunderland's private landlords — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Sunderland
Official website: sunderland.gov.uk
Departments
planning: 0191 520 5551
council tax: 0191 520 5551
housing: 0191 520 5551
licensing: 0191 520 5550
waste recycling: 0191 520 5550
benefits: 0191 520 5551
parking: 0191 520 5550
building control: 0191 520 5551
electoral services: 0191 520 5550
adult social care: 0191 520 5552
children services: 0191 520 5560
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Sunderland in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Sunderland for 2026/27 is £2,197.14 per year, which works out at about £183.10 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Sunderland for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Sunderland are: Band A £1,464.76, Band B £1,708.89, Band C £1,953.01, Band D £2,197.14, Band E £2,685.39, Band F £3,173.65, Band G £3,661.90, Band H £4,394.28.
How much is Band A council tax in Sunderland?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,464.76 in Sunderland for 2026/27 — about £122.06 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Sunderland?+
Band B costs £1,708.89 in Sunderland for 2026/27 — about £142.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Sunderland?+
Band C costs £1,953.01 in Sunderland for 2026/27 — about £162.75 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Sunderland?+
Band D costs £2,197.14 in Sunderland for 2026/27 — about £183.10 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Sunderland?+
Band E costs £2,685.39 in Sunderland for 2026/27 — about £223.78 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Sunderland?+
Band F costs £3,173.65 in Sunderland for 2026/27 — about £264.47 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Sunderland?+
Band G costs £3,661.90 in Sunderland for 2026/27 — about £305.16 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Sunderland?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,394.28 in Sunderland for 2026/27 — about £366.19 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Sunderland for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Sunderland changed by +4.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Sunderland 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 Sunderland?+
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 Sunderland?+
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 Sunderland council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council budget agreed - Sunderland City Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. 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, “Sunderland Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/sunderland-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.