Rossendale council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Rossendale is £2,519.97 a year for 2026/27. That's up 3.9% on 2025/26 and £128 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 50% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,519.97 a year
- Council
- Rossendale
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- North West
- Rank
- the 80th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 11th most expensive of 35 councils in the North West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Rossendale council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,679.98 | £168.00 | £140.00 |
| Band B | £1,959.98 | £196.00 | £163.33 |
| Band C | £2,239.97 | £224.00 | £186.66 |
| Band D | £2,519.97 | £252.00 | £210.00 |
| Band E | £3,079.96 | £308.00 | £256.66 |
| Band F | £3,639.96 | £364.00 | £303.33 |
| Band G | £4,199.95 | £420.00 | £350.00 |
| Band H | £5,039.94 | £503.99 | £419.99 |
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 Rossendale is split between 5 bodies. Rossendale council's own share is £327.16.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale council | £327.16 | 13% |
| Lancashire County Council | £1,801.75 | 71% |
| Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner | £292.40 | 12% |
| Lancashire fire and rescue | £94.73 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £3.93 | 0% |
Homes in each band
66% of the 32,950 homes in Rossendale 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.
Council tax by parish in Rossendale
1 parish and town councils in Rossendale add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,516.04; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth | £35.30 | £2,551.34 | +£1.44 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Rossendale
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. Rossendale also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | No premium: the normal charge (no single person discount) |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 2 years; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Empty and unfurnished: 100% discount for the first month, then 50% discount for months 2-6; Major repairs or structural alteration: 50% discount for up to 12 months |
Source: Rossendale website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Rossendale Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Rossendale over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,519.97 |
| 2025/26 | £2,424.37 |
| 2024/25 | £2,313.21 |
| 2023/24 | £2,210.82 |
| 2022/23 | £2,121.65 |
| 2021/22 | £2,042.78 |
| 2020/21 | £1,964.94 |
| 2019/20 | £1,894.30 |
| 2018/19 | £1,808.60 |
| 2017/18 | £1,713.66 |
| 2016/17 | £1,658.51 |
| 2015/16 | £1,609.56 |
| 2014/15 | £1,583.31 |
| 2013/14 | £1,558.66 |
| 2012/13 | £1,577.77 |
| 2011/12 | £1,574.11 |
| 2010/11 | £1,574.10 |
| 2009/10 | £1,568.64 |
| 2008/09 | £1,521.76 |
| 2007/08 | £1,471.17 |
| 2006/07 | £1,399.45 |
| 2005/06 | £1,339.79 |
| 2004/05 | £1,296.23 |
| 2003/04 | £1,233.74 |
| 2002/03 | £1,108.03 |
| 2001/02 | £1,029.26 |
| 2000/01 | £993.40 |
| 1999/00 | £944.34 |
| 1998/99 | £876.31 |
| 1997/98 | £814.50 |
| 1996/97 | £763.67 |
| 1995/96 | £718.88 |
| 1994/95 | £713.25 |
| 1993/94 | £670.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
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 Rossendale?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,519.97 a year. Bands run from £1,679.98 (Band A) to £5,039.94 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Rossendale?
Band A is £1,679.98 a year: £168.00 a month over 10 payments or £140.00 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (50% of homes).
How much did Rossendale council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,424.37 in 2025/26 to £2,519.97 in 2026/27, an increase of 3.9% (£95.60).
Does Rossendale charge extra council tax on second homes?
No premium is charged on second homes in 2026/27, but no single person discount applies either, so the full charge is due.
Who do I pay council tax to in Rossendale?
You pay Rossendale council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, Lancashire fire and rescue and Parish or town council. 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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