Council tax in Monmouthshire
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Data as of: official 2026-27 council tax tables published 24 March 2026.
How much is council tax in Monmouthshire?
As of 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Monmouthshire is £2,417 a year, up 6.1% on last year. Band A is £1,611 and Band I £5,639. These are averages including the police and community council precepts; your bill depends on your band and community.
Updated
Council tax by band in Monmouthshire, 2026-27
| Band | Value at 1 April 2003 | Proportion of Band D | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | 6/9 | £1,611 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | 7/9 | £1,880 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | 8/9 | £2,148 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | 9/9 | £2,417 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | 11/9 | £2,954 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | 13/9 | £3,491 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | 15/9 | £4,028 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | 18/9 | £4,833 |
| I | Over £424,000 | 21/9 | £5,639 |
Don't know your band? You can check your council tax band on GOV.UK, and find your local council for its exact charges by parish.
More questions about council tax in Monmouthshire
How much has council tax gone up in Monmouthshire?
Up 6.1% on 2025-26, to an average £2,416.50 at Band D for 2026-27 (Wales: £2,283.08).
Source: Welsh Government, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-24.
How much is Band A and Band I council tax in Monmouthshire?
£1,611.00 at Band A (6/9 of Band D) and £5,638.50 at Band I (21/9), fractions set by law.
Source: Welsh Government, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-24.
Where does council tax in Monmouthshire go?
Of the Band D average, £1,926.45 is the county council, £403.53 the police and £86.52 community councils on average.
Source: Welsh Government, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-24.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Monmouthshire?
The average home sold for £328,937 in August 2026, and a home mover paying the local average for movers, £380,381, pays £9,323 in LTT. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Monmouthshire.
Nearby areas
| Area | Average Band D |
|---|---|
| Torfaen | £2,156 |
| Blaenau Gwent | £2,531 |
| Newport | £2,088 |
| Caerphilly | £2,083 |
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How much is council tax in Monmouthshire?
Why is my bill different from this figure?
Sources
- Welsh Government: council tax levels 2026-27
- Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5 (bands and proportions, Wales)
- Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003 (SI 2003/3046)
- check your council tax band on GOV.UK
- GOV.UK: find your local council
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). Official 2026-27 tables published 24 March 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. 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.