Chorley Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Chorley is £2,430.23 for 2026/27, up 3.7% (£87.38) on last year. That is £38.71 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 141st lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (28%), so the average bill per home is about £2,166.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, North West · Official England government statistics
Chorley council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,620.15 | £162.02 | £135.01 | £1,215.11 | 15,220 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,890.18 | £189.02 | £157.51 | £1,417.63 | 12,260 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,160.20 | £216.02 | £180.02 | £1,620.15 | 9,890 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,430.23 | £243.02 | £202.52 | £1,822.67 | 7,080 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,970.28 | £297.03 | £247.52 | £2,227.71 | 5,540 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,510.33 | £351.03 | £292.53 | £2,632.75 | 2,420 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,050.38 | £405.04 | £337.53 | £3,037.79 | 1,060 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,860.46 | £486.05 | £405.04 | £3,645.35 | 70 |
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Where your Chorley council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Chorley but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,430.23 Band D charge, £215.99 (9%) 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 A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £215.99 | 8.9% | £143.99 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,801.75 | 74.1% | £1,201.17 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £292.40 | 12.0% | £194.93 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £94.73 | 3.9% | £63.15 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £25.36 | 1.0% | £16.91 |
- District council £216 8.9%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,802 74.1%
- Police and crime commissioner £292 12.0%
- Fire and rescue authority £95 3.9%
- Parish/town council (average) £25 1.0%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Chorley; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Chorley council tax history
Band D in Chorley has risen from £1,595.14 in 2016/17 to £2,430.23 in 2026/27 — 52% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.4%, the 237th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Chorley Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,430.23 | +3.7% | £1,620.15 |
| 2025/26 | £2,342.85 | +4.9% | £1,561.90 |
| 2024/25 | £2,233.81 | +4.7% | £1,489.21 |
| 2023/24 | £2,133.12 | +4.1% | £1,422.08 |
| 2022/23 | £2,048.35 | +4.0% | £1,365.57 |
| 2021/22 | £1,969.43 | +4.0% | £1,312.95 |
| 2020/21 | £1,893.26 | +3.6% | £1,262.17 |
| 2019/20 | £1,827.93 | +4.8% | £1,218.62 |
| 2018/19 | £1,744.54 | +5.6% | £1,163.03 |
| 2017/18 | £1,651.54 | +3.5% | £1,101.03 |
| 2016/17 | £1,595.14 | – | £1,063.43 |
Homes by council tax band in Chorley
Chorley has 53,540 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 51% 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 A, which costs £1,620.15 a year (£162.02 a month over 10 instalments).
Chorley compared with North West
Chorley is the 8th cheapest of 35 councils in North West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,483.22 (£52.99 more than here). Cheapest: Wigan (£2,152.68); most expensive: Liverpool (£2,673.59).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ribble Valley | £2,386.50 | +3.8% |
| Bolton | £2,399.74 | +5.9% |
| St Helens | £2,403.38 | +5% |
| Chorley | £2,430.23 | +3.7% |
| South Ribble | £2,442.66 | +3.8% |
| Tameside | £2,447.21 | +5.9% |
| Warrington | £2,447.61 | +7.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Chorley drops from £1,620.15 to £1,215.11.
- Council Tax Reduction: Chorley 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).
Chorley's 3.7% 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.
Chorley still gives a discount on empty homes
Many councils have scrapped discounts on empty homes. Chorley went the other way in April 2024 and made its short-term discount more generous. An empty, substantially unfurnished home now pays nothing for its first three months and half for the next three, before the full charge starts. Homes needing major structural work, such as underpinning or a new roof, can get 100% off for up to 12 months. Cosmetic work, new slates or guttering do not qualify.
- Since 1 April 2025 the premium starts after 12 months empty rather than 24.
- At its discretion, Chorley can lift the premium for up to six months while the home is actively marketed for sale or let at a price in line with local averages. After that the premium applies again.
| Time empty and unfurnished | Discount / charge | Band C bill at area average |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 3 months | 100% discount | £0 |
| 3 to 6 months | 50% discount | £1,080.10 |
| 6 to 12 months | Full charge | £2,160.20 |
| 12 months to 5 years | 200% (100% premium) | £4,320.41 |
| 5 to 10 years | 300% | £6,480.61 |
| Over 10 years | 400% | £8,640.82 |
Council Tax Support can cover the whole bill
Chorley's 2026/27 Council Tax Reduction scheme is means-tested and sets the maximum reduction at 100% of the bill, after other discounts, for working-age claimants as well as pensioners. Many councils make working-age residents pay a minimum share. If you get full support and your bill shows £0.00, you have nothing to pay for the year unless your circumstances change. Above your assessed needs, each extra £1 of weekly income reduces support by 20p. Claims can be backdated if you show good cause for the delay.
On a Band A home at the area average (£1,620.15), a household with income just £20 a week above its assessed needs would lose about £4 a week, roughly £209 a year. It would still get most of the bill covered.
Paying in Chorley
Direct debit can be spread over 10 or 12 monthly instalments, taken on the 1st, 15th or 28th of the month. You must be both the person liable for the council tax and the bank account holder to set one up online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Chorley?
£2,430.23 a year in 2026/27, or £243.02 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Chorley?
Band A: 15,220 of 53,540 homes (28%). A Band A bill is £1,620.15 in 2026/27.
How much has Chorley council tax gone up?
3.7% this year, from £2,342.85 to £2,430.23 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 52%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Chorley?
District council £215.99; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,801.75; Police and crime commissioner £292.40; Fire and rescue authority £94.73; Parish/town council (average) £25.36 (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.
Is there an empty property discount in Chorley?
Yes. Since 1 April 2024 an empty, unfurnished home gets 100% off for the first 3 months and 50% off for months 3 to 6. After 6 months the full charge applies, and a 100% premium starts at 12 months.
What is the maximum Council Tax Support in Chorley?
Up to 100% of the bill. Chorley's 2026/27 scheme sets the maximum reduction at 100% of the council tax due after other discounts. The amount you get depends on income, savings and household.
What direct debit dates does Chorley Council offer?
The 1st, 15th or 28th of the month, over 10 or 12 instalments.
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)
- Chorley Council – Empty and unoccupied properties Council Tax discount
- Chorley Council – Council Tax Support
- Chorley Council – Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27 (PDF)
- Chorley Council – Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit