Wales · Council tax 2026/27
Vale of Glamorgan County Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 is £2,231.54 a year — about £185.96 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 31.5% 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 | £1,395.98 | £1,487.70 | +6.57% | £123.98 |
| Band B | £1,628.64 | £1,735.64 | +6.57% | £144.64 |
| Band C | £1,861.30 | £1,983.59 | +6.57% | £165.30 |
| Band D | £2,093.97 | £2,231.54 | +6.57% | £185.96 |
| Band E | £2,559.29 | £2,727.44 | +6.57% | £227.29 |
| Band F | £3,024.62 | £3,223.34 | +6.57% | £268.61 |
| Band G | £3,489.95 | £3,719.24 | +6.57% | £309.94 |
| Band H | £4,187.94 | £4,463.09 | +6.57% | £371.92 |
| Band I | £4,885.92 | £5,206.93 | +6.57% | £433.91 |
Barry parish figures. Range Band D: £2,167.79 (Rhoose) to £2,287.65 (Cowbridge). Council element +5.5%
History trend from StatsWales county+community Band D, indexed to the current total (incl. police).
Source
StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
Vale of Glamorgan area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Vale of Glamorgan
Official website: stats.gov.wales
Switchboard: 01446 700111
Departments
council tax: 01446 729556
children services: 0808 281 6727
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Vale of Glamorgan in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 is £2,231.54 per year, which works out at about £185.96 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Vale of Glamorgan are: Band A £1,487.70, Band B £1,735.64, Band C £1,983.59, Band D £2,231.54, Band E £2,727.44, Band F £3,223.34, Band G £3,719.24, Band H £4,463.09, Band I £5,206.93.
How much is Band A council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,487.70 in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 — about £123.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
Band B costs £1,735.64 in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 — about £144.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
Band C costs £1,983.59 in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 — about £165.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
Band D costs £2,231.54 in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 — about £185.96 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
Band E costs £2,727.44 in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 — about £227.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
Band F costs £3,223.34 in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 — about £268.61 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
Band G costs £3,719.24 in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 — about £309.94 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
Band H costs £4,463.09 in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 — about £371.92 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band I council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
Band I — the highest band costs £5,206.93 in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27 — about £433.91 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Vale of Glamorgan for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Vale of Glamorgan changed by +6.57% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Vale of Glamorgan council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
Can I pay less council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?+
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 Vale of Glamorgan?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 2003 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Vale of Glamorgan council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority"), 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, “Vale of Glamorgan County Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/vale-of-glamorgan-county/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.