England · Council tax 2026/27
Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 is £2,538.99 a year — about £211.58 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.6% 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 | £1,609.30 | £1,692.66 | +5.18% | £141.06 |
| Band B | £1,877.51 | £1,974.77 | +5.18% | £164.56 |
| Band C | £2,145.73 | £2,256.88 | +5.18% | £188.07 |
| Band D | £2,413.95 | £2,538.99 | +5.18% | £211.58 |
| Band E | £2,950.38 | £3,103.21 | +5.18% | £258.60 |
| Band F | £3,486.81 | £3,667.43 | +5.18% | £305.62 |
| Band G | £4,023.25 | £4,231.65 | +5.18% | £352.64 |
| Band H | £4,827.90 | £5,077.98 | +5.18% | £423.17 |
WM Police and WM Fire precepts included. 2025/26 Band D £2,413.98.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Bands and charges | City Of Wolverhampton 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)..
Wolverhampton area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Wolverhampton fees & charges
Source: Garden Waste Collection Service | City Of Wolverhampton Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Wolverhampton
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| mandatory hmo | Whole district (5+ persons, 2+ households) | active | £1,566.00 |
No borough-wide selective or additional licensing scheme is in force — mandatory HMO licensing still applies to large shared houses. Source: House in multiple occupation licence | City Of Wolverhampton Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Wolverhampton
Official website: wolverhampton.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01902 551155
Departments
council tax: 01902 551166
benefits: 01902 551166
planning: No public line listed; online form
licensing: No public line listed; online form
parking: No public line listed; online form
waste recycling: No direct phone; online forms
housing: 01902 556789
adult social care: 01902 551199
electoral services: 01902 551177
Planning pages: https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/planning/contact-planning-department
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Wolverhampton in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 is £2,538.99 per year, which works out at about £211.58 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Wolverhampton for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Wolverhampton are: Band A £1,692.66, Band B £1,974.77, Band C £2,256.88, Band D £2,538.99, Band E £3,103.21, Band F £3,667.43, Band G £4,231.65, Band H £5,077.98.
How much is Band A council tax in Wolverhampton?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,692.66 in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 — about £141.06 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Wolverhampton?+
Band B costs £1,974.77 in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 — about £164.56 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Wolverhampton?+
Band C costs £2,256.88 in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 — about £188.07 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Wolverhampton?+
Band D costs £2,538.99 in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 — about £211.58 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Wolverhampton?+
Band E costs £3,103.21 in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 — about £258.60 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Wolverhampton?+
Band F costs £3,667.43 in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 — about £305.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Wolverhampton?+
Band G costs £4,231.65 in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 — about £352.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Wolverhampton?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,077.98 in Wolverhampton for 2026/27 — about £423.17 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Wolverhampton for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Wolverhampton changed by +5.18% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton?+
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 Wolverhampton?+
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 Wolverhampton council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Bands and charges | City Of Wolverhampton 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, “Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/wolverhampton-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.