How much is Council Tax in CF40 for 2026/2027?

In CF40 (Rhondda Cynon Taf), the baseline Band D council tax charge for 2026/2027 is £1867.47 per year. Charges range from £1244.98 for Band A properties up to £4357.43 for the highest band. The most common band in CF40 is Band B, with a typical annual bill of £1452.48.

Which local authority bills Council Tax in CF40?

CF40 is administered by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council (ONS LAD Code: W06000016). The council operates under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

How much is the Single Person Discount in CF40?

Single adult households in CF40 receive a statutory 25% discount on their council tax bill. For a Band D property, this reduces the annual charge from £1867.47 down to £1400.60 (or approximately £140.06 across 10 monthly direct debit installments).

Can I challenge my Council Tax band in CF40?

Yes. If you believe your property in CF40 was over-banded based on 1 April 1991 valuations (or 1 April 2003 in Wales), you can submit a formal proposal to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) or SAA in Scotland for a statutory banding review. If successful, your band will be lowered and you may be entitled to a retrospective refund backdated to when you moved in.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council • LAD W06000016

Above Wales AvgRank #5 of 22 in Wales

CF40 Council Tax 2026/2027

Covering Rhondda Cynon Taf (CF40 Postal District) in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales (Wales). Tax system: Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I) based on 1 April 2003.

Band D Base Annual£1,867.47100% Authority Benchmark

Typical Household Bill£1,452Most Common (Band B)

YoY Annual Increase+4.92%+£87.57 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#5In Wales League

Statutory Council Tax Tariff: All Valuation Bands

Official billing schedule for 2026/27 including standard full payments and 25% single person discount tiers.

10 & 12 Monthly Options

Valuation Band	Valuation Baseline Range	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	Up to £44,000	£1,244.98	£124.50/mo	£103.75/mo	£933.74	£93.37/mo
Band BMost Common in CF40	£44,001 to £65,000	£1,452.48	£145.25/mo	£121.04/mo	£1,089.36	£108.94/mo
Band C	£65,001 to £91,000	£1,659.97	£166.00/mo	£138.33/mo	£1,244.98	£124.50/mo
Band DUK Base Rate	£91,001 to £123,000	£1,867.47	£186.75/mo	£155.62/mo	£1,400.60	£140.06/mo
Band E	£123,001 to £162,000	£2,282.46	£228.25/mo	£190.21/mo	£1,711.85	£171.19/mo
Band F	£162,001 to £223,000	£2,697.46	£269.75/mo	£224.79/mo	£2,023.10	£202.31/mo
Band G	£223,001 to £324,000	£3,112.45	£311.25/mo	£259.37/mo	£2,334.34	£233.43/mo
Band H	£324,001 to £424,000	£3,734.94	£373.49/mo	£311.25/mo	£2,801.21	£280.12/mo
Band I	Over £424,000	£4,357.43	£435.74/mo	£363.12/mo	£3,268.07	£326.81/mo

By law, UK councils must provide 12 monthly installments upon request instead of the default 10.Single Person Discount: Statutory 25% Reduction

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Rhondda Cynon Taf (Rhondda Cynon Taf Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf combines charges set by:

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council: Covers all local authority services, schools, and social care.
Police & Crime Commissioner: Regional police precept set for your territorial police area.
Community / Town Council: A community precept where a local community council is established.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Local Postcode Housing & Tax Variance: CF40 vs Rhondda Cynon Taf

Localized dwelling stock distribution, dominant property bands, and regional council tax alternatives.

Regional Rank #5 of 22

Outcode Dominant BandBand Band BModelled median band

Typical annual bill in CF40 is £1,452/yr (modelled estimate).

Housing Stock DistributionModelled estimate — not official VOA statistics

Entry/Terraced (Bands A–B):50.9%

Mid-Tier Suburban (Bands C–D):31.9%

Executive/Substantial (Bands E–H):17.2%

Regional Benchmark (Wales)+£138.17

Rhondda Cynon Taf charges 8% more than the Wales regional average (£1729.30).

Nearby Authorities in Wales (Council Tax Alternatives)

Cheaper Regional Alternatives:

Carmarthenshire CouncilSave £18.42/yr (-1%)

Newport CouncilSave £24.87/yr (-1.3%)

Conwy CouncilSave £26.79/yr (-1.4%)

Higher-Tariff Regional Neighbours:

Denbighshire Council+£13.87/yr (+0.7%)

Powys Council+£19.60/yr (+1%)

Cardiff Council+£98.33/yr (+5.3%)

Outcode Property Profile & Band Distribution

Property band profile and statutory valuation baseline for CF40 (Rhondda Cynon Taf).

Modelled Estimate

Dominant BandBand Band BModelled local median

Typical Outcode Bill£1,452Modelled estimate /yr

Valuation Base Date1 April 2003Statutory VOA benchmark

Billing AuthorityRhondda Cynon TafLocal council

Estimated Council Tax Band Distribution (CF40)

Modelled estimate — not official VOA statistics (see methodology)

Bands A & B (Entry-Level / Modest Dwellings)50.9%

Bands C & D (Mid-Tier Family Homes)31.9%

Bands E & F (Substantial Family Properties)12.4%

Bands G & H (Large & Executive Residences)4.8%

Statutory 1991 Valuation Baseline & Band Challenge Rights

In England and Scotland, every home's Council Tax band is determined strictly by its market value on 1 April 1991 (or 1 April 2003 in Wales), regardless of when the property was built or what you paid for it. Current property prices do not alter your statutory band.

1. Check NeighboursCompare your band against identical neighbouring properties on the official register.

2. 1991 ValuationBack-calculate your home's 1991 value using historic Nationwide or Land Registry house price indices.

3. Submit ProposalIf evidence shows an incorrect band, submit a formal proposal to the VOA (or SAA in Scotland).

Run 1991 Band Valuation Checker Methodology & Data Sources

Property Taxation Audit • CF40

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Check If You Are Overpaying Council Tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Up to 400,000 UK homes are estimated to be in the wrong Council Tax band due to rushed 1991 second-gear valuations. Find out if your property qualifies for a formal band reduction challenge, backdated refunds, or single-person relief.

1Review Category

2Contact Details

1. What service or review do you require in CF40?

VOA Band Challenge & Appeal

Investigate whether your property is banded higher than identical neighbors on your street.

Single Person Discount (25% Off)

Check eligibility for 25% single-occupier reduction or rectify missed backdated discounts.

Council Tax Support / Hardship Relief

Low-income, pension credit, student exemption, or disability reduction scheme check.

Full Property Precept & Band Audit

Comprehensive review of local precept charges, annexes, and home alteration band risks.

2. Property Type

3. Timescale / Current Status