Stoke-on-Trent council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Stoke-on-Trent is £2,183.12 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.0% on 2025/26 and £208 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 59% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,183.12 a year
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Type
- Unitary
- Region
- West Midlands
- Rank
- the 23rd cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 2nd cheapest of 30 councils in the West Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Stoke-on-Trent 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 | £1,455.41 | £145.54 | £121.28 |
| Band B | £1,697.98 | £169.80 | £141.50 |
| Band C | £1,940.55 | £194.06 | £161.71 |
| Band D | £2,183.12 | £218.31 | £181.93 |
| Band E | £2,668.26 | £266.83 | £222.36 |
| Band F | £3,153.40 | £315.34 | £262.78 |
| Band G | £3,638.53 | £363.85 | £303.21 |
| Band H | £4,366.24 | £436.62 | £363.85 |
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 Stoke-on-Trent is split between 3 bodies. Stoke-on-Trent council's own share is £1,783.78, including £33.98 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent council | £1,783.78 | 82% |
| Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £302.57 | 14% |
| Staffordshire PCC-FRA fire and rescue | £96.77 | 4% |
Homes in each band
80% of the 120,420 homes in Stoke-on-Trent are in band A or B, and 1% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Stoke-on-Trent
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. Stoke-on-Trent 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 18-24 exempt (100%); from January 2026 also for care leavers living outside the city; 50% where liable jointly with a partner |
Source: Stoke-on-Trent website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Stoke-on-Trent Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Stoke-on-Trent over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,183.12 |
| 2025/26 | £2,078.34 |
| 2024/25 | £1,978.59 |
| 2023/24 | £1,886.16 |
| 2022/23 | £1,797.00 |
| 2021/22 | £1,742.81 |
| 2020/21 | £1,660.04 |
| 2019/20 | £1,597.91 |
| 2018/19 | £1,533.81 |
| 2017/18 | £1,471.68 |
| 2016/17 | £1,431.40 |
| 2015/16 | £1,430.03 |
| 2014/15 | £1,428.71 |
| 2013/14 | £1,428.71 |
| 2012/13 | £1,428.71 |
| 2011/12 | £1,388.80 |
| 2010/11 | £1,388.80 |
| 2009/10 | £1,349.92 |
| 2008/09 | £1,298.65 |
| 2007/08 | £1,261.57 |
| 2006/07 | £1,202.45 |
| 2005/06 | £1,146.14 |
| 2004/05 | £1,092.54 |
| 2003/04 | £1,029.12 |
| 2002/03 | £916.49 |
| 2001/02 | £853.05 |
| 2000/01 | £787.27 |
| 1999/00 | £750.97 |
| 1998/99 | £707.20 |
| 1997/98 | £644.64 |
| 1996/97 | £644.64 |
| 1995/96 | £624.38 |
| 1994/95 | £604.13 |
| 1993/94 | £562.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire Moorlands | £2,338.21 | +£155.09 | Compare |
| Stafford | £2,302.68 | +£119.56 | Compare |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £2,334.25 | +£151.13 | 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,183.12 a year. Bands run from £1,455.41 (Band A) to £4,366.24 (Band H).
How much is Band A council tax a month in Stoke-on-Trent?
Band A is £1,455.41 a year: £145.54 a month over 10 payments or £121.28 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (59% of homes).
How much did Stoke-on-Trent council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,078.34 in 2025/26 to £2,183.12 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.0% (£104.78).
Does Stoke-on-Trent charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
You pay Stoke-on-Trent council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Staffordshire PCC-FRA 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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