Bristol council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bristol is £2,713.68 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.0% on 2025/26 and £322 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band B: 36% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,713.68 a year
- Council
- Bristol
- Type
- Unitary
- Region
- South West
- Rank
- the 7th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 2nd most expensive of 27 councils in the South West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Bristol council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,809.12 | £180.91 | £150.76 |
| Band B | £2,110.64 | £211.06 | £175.89 |
| Band C | £2,412.16 | £241.22 | £201.01 |
| Band D | £2,713.68 | £271.37 | £226.14 |
| Band E | £3,316.72 | £331.67 | £276.39 |
| Band F | £3,919.76 | £391.98 | £326.65 |
| Band G | £4,522.80 | £452.28 | £376.90 |
| Band H | £5,427.36 | £542.74 | £452.28 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Bristol is split between 3 bodies. Bristol council's own share is £2,310.05, including £44.01 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol council | £2,310.05 | 85% |
| Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner | £308.20 | 11% |
| Avon fire and rescue | £95.43 | 4% |
Homes in each band
63% of the 214,520 homes in Bristol are in band A or B, and 4% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Bristol
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Bristol also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leavers aged 18-25 (Bristol care leavers): up to 100% discretionary relief; Terminally ill residents: up to 100% discretionary relief for the household; Empty and uninhabitable (major repairs/structural work): discount for up to 12 months (amount not stated) |
Source: Bristol website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Bristol Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Bristol over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,713.68 |
| 2025/26 | £2,583.89 |
| 2024/25 | £2,460.32 |
| 2023/24 | £2,345.24 |
| 2022/23 | £2,230.37 |
| 2021/22 | £2,163.65 |
| 2020/21 | £2,061.03 |
| 2019/20 | £1,982.11 |
| 2018/19 | £1,891.10 |
| 2017/18 | £1,799.75 |
| 2016/17 | £1,721.25 |
| 2015/16 | £1,660.39 |
| 2014/15 | £1,628.54 |
| 2013/14 | £1,597.30 |
| 2012/13 | £1,569.75 |
| 2011/12 | £1,567.36 |
| 2010/11 | £1,567.36 |
| 2009/10 | £1,532.59 |
| 2008/09 | £1,482.33 |
| 2007/08 | £1,423.79 |
| 2006/07 | £1,359.98 |
| 2005/06 | £1,296.27 |
| 2004/05 | £1,235.26 |
| 2003/04 | £1,170.60 |
| 2002/03 | £1,070.82 |
| 2001/02 | £1,004.19 |
| 2000/01 | £999.12 |
| 1999/00 | £992.15 |
| 1998/99 | £986.39 |
| 1997/98 | £914.91 |
| 1996/97 | £871.46 |
| 1995/96 | £769.50 |
| 1994/95 | £733.50 |
| 1993/94 | £698.63 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire | £2,550.59 | −£163.09 | Compare |
| North Somerset | £2,491.22 | −£222.46 | Compare |
| Bath and North East Somerset | £2,383.42 | −£330.26 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Bristol?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,713.68 a year. Bands run from £1,809.12 (Band A) to £5,427.36 (Band H).
How much is Band B council tax a month in Bristol?
Band B is £2,110.64 a year: £211.06 a month over 10 payments or £175.89 over 12. Band B is the most common band here (36% of homes).
How much did Bristol council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,583.89 in 2025/26 to £2,713.68 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.0% (£129.79).
Does Bristol charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Bristol charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Bristol?
You pay Bristol council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner and Avon fire and rescue. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
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