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.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,692.66 | £141.06 |
| Band B | £1,974.77 | £164.56 |
| Band C | £2,256.89 | £188.07 |
| Band D | £2,538.99 | £211.58 |
| Band E | £3,103.21 | £258.60 |
| Band F | £3,667.43 | £305.62 |
| Band G | £4,231.66 | £352.64 |
| Band H | £5,077.98 | £423.17 |
WM Police and WM Fire precepts included. 2025/26 Band D £2,413.98.
Source
Bands and charges | City Of Wolverhampton Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire.
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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 £2,256.89, Band D £2,538.99, Band E £3,103.21, Band F £3,667.43, Band G £4,231.66, 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.
How much is Band H council tax in Wolverhampton?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £5,077.98 in Wolverhampton for 2026/27.
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: council_police_fire.
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.