Vale of Glamorgan Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Vale of Glamorgan is £2,231.54 for 2026/27, up 6.6% (£137.58) on last year. That is £51.54 below the Wales average of £2,283.08 — the 6th lowest of 22 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (23%), so the average bill per home is about £2,583.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Welsh principal council · Official Wales government statistics
Vale of Glamorgan council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (2003) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,487.69 | £148.77 | £123.97 | £1,115.77 | 1,560 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | £1,735.64 | £173.56 | £144.64 | £1,301.73 | 6,720 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | £1,983.59 | £198.36 | £165.30 | £1,487.69 | 14,560 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | £2,231.54 | £223.15 | £185.96 | £1,673.66 | 11,950 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | £2,727.44 | £272.74 | £227.29 | £2,045.58 | 10,800 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | £3,223.34 | £322.33 | £268.61 | £2,417.50 | 7,760 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | £3,719.23 | £371.92 | £309.94 | £2,789.43 | 5,930 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | £4,463.08 | £446.31 | £371.92 | £3,347.31 | 2,270 |
| I | More than £424,000 | £5,206.93 | £520.69 | £433.91 | £3,905.20 | 1,060 |
- Vale of Glamorgan
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Where your Vale of Glamorgan council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Vale of Glamorgan but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,231.54 Band D charge, £1,762.65 (79%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county/county borough council, police and crime commissioner, community council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| County/county borough council | £1,762.65 | 79.0% | £1,566.80 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £405.14 | 18.2% | £360.12 |
| Community council (average) | £63.75 | 2.9% | £56.67 |
- County/county borough council £1,763 79.0%
- Police and crime commissioner £405 18.2%
- Community council (average) £64 2.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Vale of Glamorgan; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Vale of Glamorgan council tax history
Band D in Vale of Glamorgan has risen from £1,362.26 in 2016/17 to £2,231.54 in 2026/27 — 64% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 31.5%, the 13th biggest increase of 22 councils in Wales.
- Vale of Glamorgan Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,231.54 | +6.6% | £1,983.59 |
| 2025/26 | £2,093.96 | +6.1% | £1,861.30 |
| 2024/25 | £1,973.13 | +7.0% | £1,753.89 |
| 2023/24 | £1,843.87 | +5.3% | £1,639.00 |
| 2022/23 | £1,751.22 | +3.2% | £1,556.64 |
| 2021/22 | £1,696.42 | +4.1% | £1,507.93 |
| 2020/21 | £1,629.12 | +5.0% | £1,448.11 |
| 2019/20 | £1,551.69 | +5.9% | £1,379.28 |
| 2018/19 | £1,465.93 | +4.4% | £1,303.05 |
| 2017/18 | £1,404.00 | +3.1% | £1,248.00 |
| 2016/17 | £1,362.26 | – | £1,210.90 |
Homes by council tax band in Vale of Glamorgan
Vale of Glamorgan has 62,610 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 13% are in Bands A or B, fewer than in most areas — homes here are concentrated in the middle and upper bands. The most common band is C, which costs £1,983.59 a year (£198.36 a month over 10 instalments).
Vale of Glamorgan compared with Wales
Vale of Glamorgan is the 6th cheapest of 22 councils in Wales, where the average Band D across councils is £2,326.14 (£94.60 more than here). Cheapest: Cardiff (£2,013.18); most expensive: Merthyr Tydfil (£2,593.60).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | £2,088.48 | +5.3% |
| Torfaen | £2,155.68 | +4.7% |
| Pembrokeshire | £2,166.15 | +5.2% |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £2,231.54 | +6.6% |
| Swansea | £2,238.29 | +4.5% |
| Isle of Anglesey | £2,260.73 | +5.4% |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | £2,289.43 | +4.5% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Vale of Glamorgan drops from £1,983.59 to £1,487.69.
- Council Tax Reduction: Vale of Glamorgan runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits under the national Welsh scheme.
- 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).
Vale of Glamorgan's 6.6% rise compares with a Wales average of 5.2%. Welsh councils have no referendum cap; rises are set locally each February.
Vale of Glamorgan premiums: 100%, 150% and 200%
The Vale's empty-homes premium rises with time. It is 100% after 12 months empty (since April 2023), 150% after 24 months (since April 2024) and 200% after 36 months (since April 2025). Second homes have paid a 100% premium since April 2024. At the average Band D an empty home pays about £4,463.08 in its second year and £6,694.62 from its fourth. In 2023/24 there were 807 long-term empty homes and 489 second homes. 572 properties were charged a premium, raising £660,000 billed. The money supports homelessness prevention, anti-poverty work and the Shared Regulatory Services empty homes team.
The Vale's 2026/27 budget
The Vale's revenue budget for 2026/27 is £355 million, and around 70% goes on social care and education. The council says a better-than-expected Welsh Government settlement improved its position. Five-year capital plans total about £0.5 billion, including over £55 million for new schools, £11 million for highways and £281 million for council housing. Band D for county purposes is £1,762.65, plus £405.14 for South Wales Police. The overall rise of 6.6% is the largest of any Welsh council this year. You can spread payments over 12 months instead of 10, but a Direct Debit on the 12-month plan must be taken on the 27th. You can pay free of charge at the Civic Offices cash office in Barry (Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 2pm), at Post Offices with your swipe card, by Direct Debit or online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?
£2,231.54 a year in 2026/27, or £223.15 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Vale of Glamorgan?
Band C: 14,560 of 62,610 homes (23%). A Band C bill is £1,983.59 in 2026/27.
How much has Vale of Glamorgan council tax gone up?
6.6% this year, from £2,093.96 to £2,231.54 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 64%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Vale of Glamorgan?
County/county borough council £1,762.65; Police and crime commissioner £405.14; Community council (average) £63.75 (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 do long-term empty homes pay in the Vale of Glamorgan?
A 100% premium after 12 months, 150% after 24 months and 200% after 36 months, so up to three times the normal bill.
Where can I pay Vale of Glamorgan council tax in person?
At the Civic Offices cash office on Holton Road, Barry (Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 2pm), or at any Post Office with your swipe card.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels April 2026 to March 2027
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels 2026-27 data tables (XLSX)
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- Welsh Government: Council Tax reform
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Welsh Government / StatsWales: Composition of average band D council tax by billing authority
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels, April 2026 to March 2027
- Vale of Glamorgan Council – Empty and Exempt Properties (premiums)
- Vale of Glamorgan Council – Revenue raised from the Council Tax Premium
- Vale of Glamorgan Council – Council reveals spending plans (March 2026)
- Vale of Glamorgan Council – Paying your Council Tax
- Welsh Government: Council Tax dwellings, April 2026 to March 2027