Tamworth Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Tamworth is £2,300.76 for 2026/27, up 4.1% (£90.95) on last year. That is £90.76 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 57th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (35%), so the average bill per home is about £1,924.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, West Midlands · Official England government statistics
Tamworth council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,533.84 | £153.38 | £127.82 | £1,150.38 | 9,540 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,789.48 | £178.95 | £149.12 | £1,342.11 | 12,450 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,045.12 | £204.51 | £170.43 | £1,533.84 | 6,230 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,300.76 | £230.08 | £191.73 | £1,725.57 | 4,030 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,812.04 | £281.20 | £234.34 | £2,109.03 | 2,240 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,323.32 | £332.33 | £276.94 | £2,492.49 | 610 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,834.60 | £383.46 | £319.55 | £2,875.95 | 130 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,601.52 | £460.15 | £383.46 | £3,451.14 | 10 |
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Where your Tamworth council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Tamworth but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,300.76 Band D charge, £215.00 (9%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £215.00 | 9.3% | £167.22 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,686.42 | 73.3% | £1,311.66 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £302.57 | 13.2% | £235.33 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £96.77 | 4.2% | £75.27 |
- District council £215 9.3%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,686 73.3%
- Police and crime commissioner £303 13.2%
- Fire and rescue authority £97 4.2%
Tamworth council tax history
Band D in Tamworth has risen from £1,498.34 in 2016/17 to £2,300.76 in 2026/27 — 54% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.4%, the 239th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Tamworth Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,300.76 | +4.1% | £1,789.48 |
| 2025/26 | £2,209.81 | +4.8% | £1,718.74 |
| 2024/25 | £2,107.68 | +4.7% | £1,639.31 |
| 2023/24 | £2,012.94 | +4.7% | £1,565.62 |
| 2022/23 | £1,922.11 | +3.1% | £1,494.97 |
| 2021/22 | £1,864.86 | +4.8% | £1,450.45 |
| 2020/21 | £1,780.17 | +3.8% | £1,384.58 |
| 2019/20 | £1,715.41 | +4.1% | £1,334.21 |
| 2018/19 | £1,648.36 | +5.5% | £1,282.06 |
| 2017/18 | £1,562.01 | +4.2% | £1,214.90 |
| 2016/17 | £1,498.34 | – | £1,165.38 |
Homes by council tax band in Tamworth
Tamworth has 35,240 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 £1,789.48 a year (£178.95 a month over 10 instalments).
Tamworth compared with West Midlands
Tamworth is the 6th cheapest of 30 councils in West Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,399.67 (£98.91 more than here). Cheapest: Dudley (£2,144.84); most expensive: Walsall (£2,627.48).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Stafford | £2,302.68 | +4.2% |
| South Staffordshire | £2,313.67 | +4.2% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £2,334.25 | +4% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Tamworth drops from £1,789.48 to £1,342.11.
- Council Tax Reduction: Tamworth 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).
Tamworth'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.
Tamworth's income-banded Council Tax Reduction
Tamworth Borough Council's working-age Council Tax Reduction can cover up to 100% of the bill. It is a banded scheme: your weekly income and household type place you in one of five bands, and each band takes a fixed percentage off. People on a qualifying ("passported") benefit go straight into the 100% band.
Worked example: a single person with no children and £200 a week of counted income falls in the 75% band. In a Band B home, the most common band in the borough (12,450 homes), the 2026/27 bill of £1,789.48 falls to £447.37. Any award comes straight off your monthly instalments.
- If you still cannot pay, you can ask for a Council Tax discretionary payment. The fund is limited and covers a short period.
- Pension-age residents are assessed under the national scheme, and can also claim Second Adult Rebate based on the income of another adult living with them.
| Discount | Single or couple, no children (weekly income) | Family with 1 child | Family with 2+ children |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | £0 to £167 | £0 to £227 | £0 to £286 |
| 75% | £167.01 to £227 | £227.01 to £286 | £286.01 to £345 |
| 50% | £227.01 to £286 | £286.01 to £345 | £345.01 to £404 |
| 25% | £286.01 to £345 | £345.01 to £404 | £404.01 to £463 |
| 0% | Over £345 | Over £404 | Over £463 |
Empty homes and second homes in Tamworth from April 2026
Tamworth started charging a 100% second homes premium on 1 April 2026, a year later than many councils. A furnished home with no resident now pays 200%, which is £3,578.96 for a Band B home in 2026/27. The council says this includes homes let on a short-term basis, such as Airbnb lets and serviced apartments.
Empty, unfurnished homes get a 100% discount for up to two months, then pay the full charge. After one year the bill doubles, after five years it trebles and after ten years it is four times the normal amount. A home undergoing major repair or structural work can get a 50% discount for up to 12 months. If you have moved out into job-related or armed forces accommodation, your empty home pays 50%.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Tamworth?
£2,300.76 a year in 2026/27, or £230.08 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Tamworth?
Band B: 12,450 of 35,240 homes (35%). A Band B bill is £1,789.48 in 2026/27.
How much has Tamworth council tax gone up?
4.1% this year, from £2,209.81 to £2,300.76 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 54%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Tamworth?
District council £215.00; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,686.42; Police and crime commissioner £302.57; Fire and rescue authority £96.77 (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.
Does Tamworth charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes, from 1 April 2026. Furnished homes with no resident pay 200%. On a Band D home that is £4,601.52 in 2026/27.
How much Council Tax Reduction can I get in Tamworth?
Working-age claimants can get 100%, 75%, 50% or 25% off, depending on weekly income and household size. People on a passported benefit get 100%.
Is there an empty homes discount in Tamworth?
Yes. An empty and unfurnished home gets a 100% discount for up to two months. The full charge applies after that, and a premium starts after one year.
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)
- Tamworth Borough Council – Empty and second homes
- Tamworth Borough Council – Help with Council Tax
- Tamworth Borough Council – Ways to pay