Solihull Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Solihull is £2,197.26 for 2026/27, up 5.2% (£109.45) on last year. That is £194.26 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 26th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (24%), so the average bill per home is about £2,219.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Metropolitan district, West Midlands · Official England government statistics
Solihull council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,464.84 | £146.48 | £122.07 | £1,098.63 | 14,640 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,708.98 | £170.90 | £142.42 | £1,281.74 | 12,550 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,953.12 | £195.31 | £162.76 | £1,464.84 | 23,410 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,197.26 | £219.73 | £183.11 | £1,647.95 | 17,740 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,685.54 | £268.55 | £223.80 | £2,014.16 | 12,230 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,173.82 | £317.38 | £264.49 | £2,380.37 | 9,280 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,662.10 | £366.21 | £305.18 | £2,746.58 | 5,840 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,394.52 | £439.45 | £366.21 | £3,295.89 | 500 |
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Where your Solihull council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Solihull but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,197.26 Band D charge, £1,843.27 (84%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,808.16 | 82.3% | £1,607.25 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £35.11 | 1.6% | £31.21 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £244.50 | 11.1% | £217.33 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £85.19 | 3.9% | £75.72 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £24.30 | 1.1% | £21.60 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,808 82.3%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £35 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £245 11.1%
- Fire and rescue authority £85 3.9%
- Parish/town council (average) £24 1.1%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Solihull; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Solihull council tax history
Band D in Solihull has risen from £1,392.56 in 2016/17 to £2,197.26 in 2026/27 — 58% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 27.7%, the 46th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Solihull Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,197.26 | +5.2% | £1,953.12 |
| 2025/26 | £2,087.81 | +5.2% | £1,855.83 |
| 2024/25 | £1,984.23 | +5.1% | £1,763.76 |
| 2023/24 | £1,888.34 | +5.4% | £1,678.52 |
| 2022/23 | £1,792.00 | +4.2% | £1,592.89 |
| 2021/22 | £1,720.09 | +4.0% | £1,528.97 |
| 2020/21 | £1,654.53 | +4.1% | £1,470.69 |
| 2019/20 | £1,588.94 | +4.2% | £1,412.39 |
| 2018/19 | £1,524.60 | +4.5% | £1,355.20 |
| 2017/18 | £1,459.37 | +4.8% | £1,297.22 |
| 2016/17 | £1,392.56 | – | £1,237.83 |
Homes by council tax band in Solihull
Solihull has 96,190 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 28% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £1,953.12 a year (£195.31 a month over 10 instalments).
Solihull compared with West Midlands
Solihull is the 3rd cheapest of 30 councils in West Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,399.67 (£202.41 more than here). Cheapest: Dudley (£2,144.84); most expensive: Walsall (£2,627.48).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley | £2,144.84 | +5.2% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £2,183.12 | +5% |
| Solihull | £2,197.26 | +5.2% |
| Sandwell | £2,244.46 | +5.2% |
| Telford and Wrekin | £2,256.26 | +5.1% |
| Tamworth | £2,300.76 | +4.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Solihull drops from £1,953.12 to £1,464.84.
- Council Tax Reduction: Solihull 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).
Solihull's 5.2% 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.
Council Tax Reduction in Solihull: up to 85%
Working-age residents in Solihull can get up to 85% off their council tax through the council's Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS). Pension-age residents can get up to 100%. With the full 85%, a working-age household on a Band C bill (£1,953.12 in 2026/27) would pay £292.97 a year.
Solihull uses a £16,000 savings limit for everyone, including working-age claimants. How much you get depends on your income, savings, the number of children and your residency status. You must send your evidence within one calendar month of applying, or the claim is refused and you have to start again. Pension-age claimants can also be assessed for second adult reduction. This applies when another adult who is not your partner, pays you no rent and is on a low income lives with you. It is 25% if that adult gets Income Support, Pension Credit, income-based JSA or income-related ESA.
Empty homes and second homes in Solihull
Solihull charges full council tax from the day a home is emptied of furniture. There is no empty-home discount, and a change of owner or tenant does not reset the clock. Any period of six weeks or less when someone lives there is ignored.
Furnished homes with no one living in them, including second homes, pay the normal 100% charge. Solihull's empty-properties page lists no second homes premium. Long-term empty homes pay more the longer they stay empty.
- You must apply for the 12-month exceptions for homes being marketed for sale or let (Classes G and H) or under major structural repair (Class M). Kitchen, bathroom, rewiring and decorating work does not count.
- The 12-month exception after probate (Class I) is added automatically.
- Direct debits are taken on the 1st or 15th of the month. Bills sent before 30 April are spread over 10 instalments, or over 12 if you ask before 15 April.
| Empty and unfurnished for | Charge | Band D bill 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 year | 100% | £2,197.26 |
| 1 to 5 years | 200% | £4,394.52 |
| 5 to 10 years | 300% | £6,591.78 |
| More than 10 years | 400% | £8,789.04 |
| Furnished, no one lives there | 100% | £2,197.26 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Solihull?
£2,197.26 a year in 2026/27, or £219.73 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Solihull?
Band C: 23,410 of 96,190 homes (24%). A Band C bill is £1,953.12 in 2026/27.
How much has Solihull council tax gone up?
5.2% this year, from £2,087.81 to £2,197.26 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 58%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Solihull?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,808.16; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £35.11; Police and crime commissioner £244.50; Fire and rescue authority £85.19; Parish/town council (average) £24.30 (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 savings limit for Council Tax Reduction in Solihull?
£16,000 for both working-age and pension-age claimants. Pension Credit Guarantee Credit claimants may qualify even with more.
Does Solihull charge a premium on second homes?
Its empty-properties page says furnished empty homes and second homes pay the full 100% charge, with no premium. Long-term empty unfurnished homes do pay a premium after one year.
Can I pay Solihull council tax over 12 months?
Yes, if you ask before 15 April. Otherwise bills sent before 30 April are split into 10 monthly 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)
- Solihull Council – Council tax reduction
- Solihull Council – Council tax empty properties
- Solihull Council – Pay your council tax