Cannock Chase Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cannock Chase is £2,375.83 for 2026/27, up 4.1% (£93.53) on last year. That is £15.69 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 104th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (31%), so the average bill per home is about £1,965.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, West Midlands · Official England government statistics
Cannock Chase council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,583.89 | £158.39 | £131.99 | £1,187.92 | 14,140 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,847.87 | £184.79 | £153.99 | £1,385.90 | 14,540 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,111.85 | £211.18 | £175.99 | £1,583.89 | 8,880 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,375.83 | £237.58 | £197.99 | £1,781.87 | 5,690 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,903.79 | £290.38 | £241.98 | £2,177.84 | 2,000 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,431.75 | £343.18 | £285.98 | £2,573.82 | 660 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,959.72 | £395.97 | £329.98 | £2,969.79 | 280 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,751.66 | £475.17 | £395.97 | £3,563.75 | 20 |
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Where your Cannock Chase council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Cannock Chase but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,375.83 Band D charge, £258.81 (11%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £258.81 | 10.9% | £201.30 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,686.42 | 71.0% | £1,311.66 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £302.57 | 12.7% | £235.33 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £96.77 | 4.1% | £75.27 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £31.26 | 1.3% | £24.31 |
- District council £259 10.9%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,686 71.0%
- Police and crime commissioner £303 12.7%
- Fire and rescue authority £97 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £31 1.3%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Cannock Chase; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Cannock Chase council tax history
Band D in Cannock Chase has risen from £1,563.52 in 2016/17 to £2,375.83 in 2026/27 — 52% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.0%, the 256th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Cannock Chase Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,375.83 | +4.1% | £1,847.87 |
| 2025/26 | £2,282.30 | +4.8% | £1,775.12 |
| 2024/25 | £2,178.08 | +4.6% | £1,694.06 |
| 2023/24 | £2,081.42 | +4.7% | £1,618.88 |
| 2022/23 | £1,988.07 | +3.0% | £1,546.28 |
| 2021/22 | £1,930.81 | +4.6% | £1,501.74 |
| 2020/21 | £1,845.27 | +3.7% | £1,435.21 |
| 2019/20 | £1,779.42 | +3.8% | £1,383.99 |
| 2018/19 | £1,713.55 | +5.3% | £1,332.76 |
| 2017/18 | £1,627.60 | +4.1% | £1,265.91 |
| 2016/17 | £1,563.52 | – | £1,216.07 |
Homes by council tax band in Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase has 46,210 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 62% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is B, which costs £1,847.87 a year (£184.79 a month over 10 instalments).
Cannock Chase compared with West Midlands
Cannock Chase is the 15th cheapest of 30 councils in West Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,399.67 (£23.84 more than here). Cheapest: Dudley (£2,144.84); most expensive: Walsall (£2,627.48).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | £2,351.90 | +4.1% |
| Birmingham | £2,362.90 | +5.2% |
| Wychavon | £2,373.19 | +7.8% |
| Cannock Chase | £2,375.83 | +4.1% |
| Worcester | £2,405.81 | +7.7% |
| Malvern Hills | £2,450.92 | +7.5% |
| Warwick | £2,461.55 | +4.5% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Cannock Chase drops from £1,847.87 to £1,385.90.
- Council Tax Reduction: Cannock Chase runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Cannock Chase's 4.1% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Cannock Chase Council Tax Reduction: 100% only for families with a child under 5
Cannock Chase District Council uses an income-banded Local Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age residents, with discounts of 100%, 80%, 60%, 40% or 20%. Only households with at least one child under 5 can reach 100%. Everyone else of working age can get at most 80%, so they pay at least a fifth of the bill. On a Band A home (£1,583.89 in 2026/27) that minimum is about £316.78 a year.
The weekly income limits for 2026/27 are published for each household size. Working-age claimants cannot have more than £6,000 in savings (pension age: £16,000). Pension-age residents are assessed under the national scheme.
| Weekly income up to | Single, no children | Single, 1 child under 5 | Couple, 1 child under 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% discount | – | £213 | £269 |
| 80% discount | £101 | £251 | £308 |
| 60% discount | £144 | £293 | £349 |
| 40% discount | £182 | £333 | £388 |
| 20% discount | £221 | £371 | £427 |
Airbnbs, second homes and empty homes in Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase has charged a 100% second homes premium since 1 April 2025, so £4,751.66 on an average Band D home. The council's definition of a second home specifically covers short-term lets such as Airbnbs and serviced apartments that are furnished but have no permanent resident.
Empty, unfurnished homes get a discount for their first 28 days only, then pay 100%. After a year empty the bill doubles, after 5 years it triples, and after 10 years it is four times the normal charge.
Instalment dates
The standard instalment date in Cannock Chase is the 4th of each month. If you pay by direct debit you can choose the 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, 20th, 24th or 28th, or two half-yearly payments in April and October. You set up a direct debit by phone on 01543 464285 or by posting the council's form.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Cannock Chase?
£2,375.83 a year in 2026/27, or £237.58 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Cannock Chase?
Band B: 14,540 of 46,210 homes (31%). A Band B bill is £1,847.87 in 2026/27.
How much has Cannock Chase council tax gone up?
4.1% this year, from £2,282.30 to £2,375.83 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 52%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Cannock Chase?
District council £258.81; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,686.42; Police and crime commissioner £302.57; Fire and rescue authority £96.77; Parish/town council (average) £31.26 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
What is the maximum Council Tax Reduction in Cannock Chase?
For working-age households it is 80%, unless there is a child under 5 in the household, in which case it can be 100%. Pension-age claimants can get up to 100% under the national scheme.
Do Airbnb properties pay the second homes premium in Cannock Chase?
Yes. Short-term lets that are furnished but are nobody's main home count as second homes and have paid a 100% premium (double council tax) since 1 April 2025.
When is council tax due in Cannock Chase?
On the 4th of each month by default. Direct debit payers can choose the 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, 20th, 24th or 28th.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Cannock Chase District Council – Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Reduction
- Cannock Chase District Council – Council Tax Reduction income bands 2026-27 (PDF)
- Cannock Chase District Council – Empty and second homes
- Cannock Chase District Council – How to pay your Council Tax