Rochdale council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Rochdale is £2,600.83 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.8% on 2025/26 and £209 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 53% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,600.83 a year
- Council
- Rochdale
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North West
- Rank
- the 34th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 5th most expensive of 35 councils in the North West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Rochdale 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 | £1,733.89 | £173.39 | £144.49 |
| Band B | £2,022.87 | £202.29 | £168.57 |
| Band C | £2,311.85 | £231.19 | £192.65 |
| Band D | £2,600.83 | £260.08 | £216.74 |
| Band E | £3,178.79 | £317.88 | £264.90 |
| Band F | £3,756.75 | £375.68 | £313.06 |
| Band G | £4,334.72 | £433.47 | £361.23 |
| Band H | £5,201.66 | £520.17 | £433.47 |
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 Rochdale is split between 3 bodies. Rochdale council's own share is £2,161.58, including £41.18 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rochdale council | £2,161.58 | 83% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions | £285.30 | 11% |
| Other | £153.95 | 6% |
Homes in each band
70% of the 98,510 homes in Rochdale are in band A or B, and 3% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Rochdale
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. Rochdale 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 living in the borough: care leaver's discount; Special Police Constables volunteering in Rochdale borough: 50% discount; Armed forces members (sole occupant, absent due to service): 100% discount on main residence |
Source: Rochdale website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Rochdale Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Rochdale over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,600.83 |
| 2025/26 | £2,458.09 |
| 2024/25 | £2,330.24 |
| 2023/24 | £2,219.03 |
| 2022/23 | £2,110.26 |
| 2021/22 | £2,036.62 |
| 2020/21 | £1,944.52 |
| 2019/20 | £1,857.39 |
| 2018/19 | £1,763.68 |
| 2017/18 | £1,671.37 |
| 2016/17 | £1,596.33 |
| 2015/16 | £1,540.30 |
| 2014/15 | £1,540.30 |
| 2013/14 | £1,537.33 |
| 2012/13 | £1,482.36 |
| 2011/12 | £1,482.36 |
| 2010/11 | £1,482.36 |
| 2009/10 | £1,426.36 |
| 2008/09 | £1,371.03 |
| 2007/08 | £1,316.84 |
| 2006/07 | £1,266.43 |
| 2005/06 | £1,210.55 |
| 2004/05 | £1,152.06 |
| 2003/04 | £1,100.35 |
| 2002/03 | £1,019.59 |
| 2001/02 | £971.58 |
| 2000/01 | £909.42 |
| 1999/00 | £870.87 |
| 1998/99 | £820.72 |
| 1997/98 | £770.03 |
| 1996/97 | £726.68 |
| 1995/96 | £684.00 |
| 1994/95 | £675.00 |
| 1993/94 | £664.88 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale | £2,519.97 | −£80.86 | Compare |
| Oldham | £2,602.23 | +£1.40 | Compare |
| Calderdale | £2,420.15 | −£180.68 | Compare |
| Bury | £2,555.15 | −£45.68 | Compare |
| Manchester | £2,312.04 | −£288.79 | 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 Rochdale?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,600.83 a year. Bands run from £1,733.89 (Band A) to £5,201.66 (Band H).
How much is Band A council tax a month in Rochdale?
Band A is £1,733.89 a year: £173.39 a month over 10 payments or £144.49 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (53% of homes).
How much did Rochdale council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,458.09 in 2025/26 to £2,600.83 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.8% (£142.74).
Does Rochdale charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Rochdale 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 Rochdale?
You pay Rochdale council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions and Other. 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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