How much is council tax a month?
The average Band D home in England pays £239.15 a month over 10 payments in 2026/27, or £199.29 over 12. Your bill depends on your council and band: averages for every band are below.
Checked against official sources on 27 October 2026. Independent guide; your council decides your bill.
Monthly figures below are the average yearly bill for each band divided by 10, the usual number of payments. Scotland includes Scottish Water's water and sewerage charges, which are on the same bill.
| Band | England | Wales | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £159.44 | £152.20 | £153.72 |
| Band B | £186.01 | £177.57 | £179.34 |
| Band C | £212.58 | £202.94 | £204.96 |
| Band D | £239.15 | £228.31 | £230.58 |
| Band E | £292.30 | £279.04 | £296.97 |
| Band F | £345.44 | £329.78 | £362.91 |
| Band G | £398.59 | £380.51 | £432.52 |
| Band H | £478.30 | £456.62 | £535.56 |
| Band I | – | £532.72 | – |
Each nation's official average Band D times the band's fixed share, over 10 payments. Your council may differ by hundreds of pounds a year.
Over 12 months
You can ask to pay over 12 months instead (a legal right in England and Wales). Each payment is then a sixth smaller: the average English Band D drops from £239.15 to £199.29 a month. 10 or 12 payments.
Find your exact amount
Look up your council for every band, or use the calculator to add your parish, discounts and payment plan.
Questions
How much is council tax a month?
On average, Band D is £239.15 a month over 10 payments in England in 2026/27 (£199.29 over 12). Band A averages £159.44 a month. Your own council can be far higher or lower.
How much is council tax a month for a single person?
25% less: on an average English Band D home that's about £179.36 a month over 10 payments, or £119.58 for Band A.
How do I find my exact monthly council tax?
Find your council and band with our calculator, which uses your council's published charges and lets you add discounts and choose 10 or 12 payments.