Walsall Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Walsall is £2,627.48 for 2026/27, up 5.2% (£129.21) on last year. That is £235.96 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 276th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (44%), so the average bill per home is about £2,123.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Metropolitan district, West Midlands · Official England government statistics
Walsall council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,751.65 | £175.17 | £145.97 | £1,313.74 | 52,450 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,043.60 | £204.36 | £170.30 | £1,532.70 | 27,940 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,335.54 | £233.55 | £194.63 | £1,751.65 | 18,990 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,627.48 | £262.75 | £218.96 | £1,970.61 | 10,550 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,211.36 | £321.14 | £267.61 | £2,408.52 | 5,690 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,795.25 | £379.52 | £316.27 | £2,846.44 | 2,430 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,379.13 | £437.91 | £364.93 | £3,284.35 | 860 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,254.96 | £525.50 | £437.91 | £3,941.22 | 60 |
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Where your Walsall council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Walsall but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,627.48 Band D charge, £2,297.79 (87%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £2,254.02 | 85.8% | £1,502.68 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £43.77 | 1.7% | £29.18 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £244.50 | 9.3% | £163.00 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £85.19 | 3.2% | £56.79 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,254 85.8%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £44 1.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £245 9.3%
- Fire and rescue authority £85 3.2%
Walsall council tax history
Band D in Walsall has risen from £1,663.29 in 2016/17 to £2,627.48 in 2026/27 — 58% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.4%, the 181st biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Walsall Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,627.48 | +5.2% | £1,751.65 |
| 2025/26 | £2,498.27 | +5.2% | £1,665.51 |
| 2024/25 | £2,375.30 | +5.1% | £1,583.53 |
| 2023/24 | £2,261.05 | +3.6% | £1,507.37 |
| 2022/23 | £2,183.42 | +3.4% | £1,455.61 |
| 2021/22 | £2,112.46 | +5.2% | £1,408.31 |
| 2020/21 | £2,007.26 | +4.1% | £1,338.17 |
| 2019/20 | £1,927.64 | +5.0% | £1,285.09 |
| 2018/19 | £1,836.10 | +5.3% | £1,224.07 |
| 2017/18 | £1,744.04 | +4.9% | £1,162.69 |
| 2016/17 | £1,663.29 | – | £1,108.86 |
Homes by council tax band in Walsall
Walsall has 118,970 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 68% 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 £1,751.65 a year (£175.17 a month over 10 instalments).
Walsall compared with West Midlands
Walsall is the 30th cheapest of 30 councils in West Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,399.67 (£227.81 less than here). Cheapest: Dudley (£2,144.84); most expensive: Walsall (£2,627.48).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| North Warwickshire | £2,532.10 | +4.1% |
| Wolverhampton | £2,538.99 | +5.2% |
| Herefordshire | £2,574.37 | +5.1% |
| Walsall | £2,627.48 | +5.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Walsall drops from £1,751.65 to £1,313.74.
- Council Tax Reduction: Walsall 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).
Walsall'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.
Walsall's Council Tax Reduction, and the 2026 consultation
Walsall Council's working-age Council Tax Reduction covers up to 75% of the bill. Pension-age claimants and care leavers can get up to 100%. Since April 2022 the working-age scheme has used income bands, which give 75%, 65%, 55%, 45% or 25% off depending on weekly household income and size. The council's own example: a couple with one child and £254 a week of income gets 55% off.
On 16 September 2026 Walsall's Cabinet approved a public consultation, open from 24 September to 21 October 2026, on changing the scheme. The proposal keeps the 75% maximum, but would count only earned income and bring in a flat £10 a week deduction for each non-dependant. At today's rates, a 75% award on a Band A home (52,450 homes, the most common band) leaves £437.91 a year to pay.
- Working-age claimants with £6,000 or more in savings cannot claim. The pension-age limit is £16,000, unless you get guaranteed Pension Credit.
- People with no recourse to public funds cannot claim.
Empty properties and second homes in Walsall
There is no discount for an empty home in Walsall. The 50% discount applies only to unoccupied caravans and boats, and to homes left empty because the occupier must live in job-related accommodation. Long-term empty homes pay a 100% premium after one year, 200% after five years and 300% after ten, whoever owns them. Since April 2025, furnished homes that are nobody's main home pay double: £5,254.96 at Band D in 2026/27.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Walsall?
£2,627.48 a year in 2026/27, or £262.75 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Walsall?
Band A: 52,450 of 118,970 homes (44%). A Band A bill is £1,751.65 in 2026/27.
How much has Walsall council tax gone up?
5.2% this year, from £2,498.27 to £2,627.48 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 58%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Walsall?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,254.02; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £43.77; Police and crime commissioner £244.50; Fire and rescue authority £85.19 (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 Walsall changing its Council Tax Reduction scheme?
It is consulting on changes from 24 September to 21 October 2026. The proposal keeps support at up to 75% for working-age residents, but would count only earned income and bring in a flat £10 weekly non-dependant deduction.
Do care leavers pay council tax in Walsall?
Care leavers can get Council Tax Reduction of up to 100%.
Is there a discount on empty homes in Walsall?
No, apart from 50% for unoccupied caravans and boats, and for homes left empty because of job-related accommodation. 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)
- Walsall Council – Council tax reduction
- Walsall Council – Cabinet approves consultation on proposed changes to Council Tax Reduction Scheme
- Walsall Council – Empty properties and council tax
- Walsall Council – Council tax charges