Bristol Council Tax charges by band, 2026/27
| Band | Per year | Per month (10) | Per month (12) | In £100 payment scope? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,809.12 | £180.91 | £150.76 | Yes — A–D |
| Band B | £2,110.64 | £211.06 | £175.89 | Yes — A–D |
| Band C | £2,412.17 | £241.22 | £201.01 | Yes — A–D |
| Band D | £2,713.68 | £271.37 | £226.14 | Yes — A–D |
| Band E | £3,316.72 | £331.67 | £276.39 | No |
| Band F | £3,919.76 | £391.98 | £326.65 | No |
| Band G | £4,522.80 | £452.28 | £376.90 | No |
| Band H | £5,427.36 | £542.74 | £452.28 | No |
Most bills are paid in ten monthly instalments; you can ask Bristol City Council to spread it over twelve. Not sure of your band? Find your Council Tax band.
What the charge includes
The figures are Bristol City Council’s published totals, which include the Bristol City Council charge plus the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner and Avon Fire and Rescue precepts.
Band D breakdown:
- Bristol City Council: £2,310.05
- Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner: £308.20
- Avon Combined Fire and Rescue Authority: £95.43
Your own bill can be lower after the 25% single person discount, Council Tax Reduction or other discounts, and higher if a parish precept or a premium applies.
Is Bristol Council Tax high?
The Bristol band D bill of £2,713.68 is £321.68 above the 2026/27 England average of £2,392, and above the unitary areas average of £2,490.
Among the 14 councils in this guide, Bristol has the 13th lowest band D charge. The others: Wandsworth (£1,020.35), Westminster (£1,047.85), Leeds (£2,271.51), Manchester (£2,312.04), Bradford (£2,333.05), Tower Hamlets (£2,348.29), Sheffield (£2,505.32), Leicester (£2,528.75), Newcastle (£2,540.66), Lambeth (£2,557.62), Croydon (£2,599.91), Liverpool (£2,673.59), Nottingham (£2,755.39).
The £100 energy payment in Bristol
Households liable for Council Tax on a band A–D home in Bristol that they live in as their main home are in scope for the £100 Household Energy Payment. If you pay Bristol City Council by Direct Debit you should not need to do anything — it is paid into your bank account from January 2027. Otherwise, Bristol City Council will invite you to apply. Bands E–H can ask the council about the extra £100 million fund for households outside A–D.
Check your £100 energy payment eligibility or work out your bill with the Council Tax calculator.
Bristol Council Tax questions
How much is band D Council Tax in Bristol per month?
£2,713.68 a year in 2026/27: £271.37 a month over ten instalments, or £226.14 over twelve, before any discounts.
How much is band A Council Tax in Bristol?
£1,809.12 a year in 2026/27 — £180.91 a month over ten instalments, or £150.76 over twelve.
Will Bristol pay the £100 energy payment automatically?
If you are liable for Council Tax on a band A–D main home and pay by Direct Debit, the government says it will be paid into your bank account automatically from January 2027. Otherwise Bristol City Council will invite you to apply. Never apply through a text message link.