Cardiff council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cardiff is £2,013.18 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.5% on 2025/26 and £270 less than the Wales average. Most homes here are in band D: 22% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,013.18 a year
- Council
- Cardiff
- Type
- Welsh unitary
- Nation
- Wales
- Rank
- the cheapest of 22 councils in Wales
- Wales average
- £2,283.08 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Cardiff 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 | £1,342.12 | £134.21 | £111.84 |
| Band B | £1,565.81 | £156.58 | £130.48 |
| Band C | £1,789.49 | £178.95 | £149.12 |
| Band D | £2,013.18 | £201.32 | £167.77 |
| Band E | £2,460.55 | £246.06 | £205.05 |
| Band F | £2,907.93 | £290.79 | £242.33 |
| Band G | £3,355.30 | £335.53 | £279.61 |
| Band H | £4,026.36 | £402.64 | £335.53 |
| Band I | £4,697.42 | £469.74 | £391.45 |
Bands as published by the Welsh Government, including the average community council precept. Wales has nine bands, A to I. 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 Cardiff is split between 3 bodies. Cardiff council's own share is £1,603.72.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff council | £1,603.72 | 80% |
| South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner | £405.14 | 20% |
| Community or town council (average) | £4.32 | 0% |
Homes in each band
15% of the 168,180 homes in Cardiff are in band A or B, and 22% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Cardiff
Everyone in Wales 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. Cardiff also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 2 years; 300% premium after 3 years |
Source: Cardiff website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Wales has a national Council Tax Reduction scheme, run by each council. Cardiff Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Cardiff over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,013.18 |
| 2025/26 | £1,926.18 |
| 2024/25 | £1,827.15 |
| 2023/24 | £1,715.54 |
| 2022/23 | £1,640.18 |
| 2021/22 | £1,600.68 |
| 2020/21 | £1,541.32 |
| 2019/20 | £1,471.32 |
| 2018/19 | £1,390.58 |
| 2017/18 | £1,319.92 |
| 2016/17 | £1,270.23 |
| 2015/16 | £1,224.40 |
| 2014/15 | £1,165.96 |
| 2013/14 | £1,119.67 |
| 2012/13 | £1,107.71 |
| 2011/12 | £1,086.23 |
| 2010/11 | £1,060.88 |
| 2009/10 | £1,027.63 |
| 2008/09 | £984.08 |
| 2007/08 | £948.62 |
| 2006/07 | £909.98 |
| 2005/06 | £872.10 |
| 2004/05 | £871.90 |
| 2003/04 | £840.70 |
| 2002/03 | £748.40 |
| 2001/02 | £691.46 |
| 2000/01 | £632.78 |
| 1999/00 | £572.66 |
| 1998/99 | £545.98 |
| 1997/98 | £486.06 |
| 1996/97 | £425.03 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1996/97 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale of Glamorgan | £2,231.54 | +£218.36 | Compare |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | £2,289.43 | +£276.25 | Compare |
| Caerphilly | £2,082.88 | +£69.70 | Compare |
| Newport | £2,088.48 | +£75.30 | 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 Cardiff?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,013.18 a year. Bands run from £1,342.12 (Band A) to £4,697.42 (Band I).
How much is Band D council tax a month in Cardiff?
Band D is £2,013.18 a year: £201.32 a month over 10 payments or £167.77 over 12. Band D is the most common band here (22% of homes).
How much did Cardiff council tax go up?
Band D rose from £1,926.18 in 2025/26 to £2,013.18 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.5% (£87.00).
Does Cardiff charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
You pay Cardiff council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner and Community or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council tax levels: April 2026 to March 2027 (Welsh Government statistical release, Tables 1-2) and StatsWales "Council tax levels by billing authority and band", Welsh Government, published 24 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
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.