Council tax bands in Wales
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What are the council tax bands in Wales?
As of 2026-27, Wales has 9 council tax bands, A to I, set by law on property values at 1 April 2003. Band A pays 6/9 of Band D and Band I pays 21/9. The average Band D in Wales is £2,283 for 2026-27.
Updated
| Band | Value at 1 April 2003 | Proportion of Band D | At the Wales average |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | 6/9 | £1,522 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | 7/9 | £1,776 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | 8/9 | £2,029 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | 9/9 | £2,283 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | 11/9 | £2,790 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | 13/9 | £3,298 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | 15/9 | £3,805 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | 18/9 | £4,566 |
| I | Over £424,000 | 21/9 | £5,327 |
A home's band depends on what it would have sold for on 1 April 2003, not what it's worth today (Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003). Each council sets its Band D charge; the other bands are fixed fractions of it. See the charges for your area on the council tax by area pages.
To check a home's band: GOV.UK council tax bands.
Sources
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Welsh Government; The Scottish Government; legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives). 2026-27 tables published 24 March 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.