Monmouthshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Monmouthshire Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,734.94100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.78%+£79.15 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#14 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Monmouthshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 5 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,156.63	£115.66/mo	£96.39/mo	£867.47	£86.75/mo
Band B	£1,349.40	£134.94/mo	£112.45/mo	£1,012.05	£101.21/mo
Band C	£1,542.17	£154.22/mo	£128.51/mo	£1,156.63	£115.66/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,734.94	£173.49/mo	£144.58/mo	£1,301.21	£130.12/mo
Band E	£2,120.48	£212.05/mo	£176.71/mo	£1,590.36	£159.04/mo
Band F	£2,506.02	£250.60/mo	£208.84/mo	£1,879.52	£187.95/mo
Band G	£2,891.57	£289.16/mo	£240.96/mo	£2,168.68	£216.87/mo
Band H	£3,469.88	£346.99/mo	£289.16/mo	£2,602.41	£260.24/mo
Band I	£4,048.19	£404.82/mo	£337.35/mo	£3,036.14	£303.61/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory Wales benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta+£5.64vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Monmouthshire Band D is +0.3% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£28.20.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£5.64).

2. Wales StandingRank #14 of 22 in WalesTop 41% lowest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Monmouthshire ranks #14 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 41th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£173.49 / 10 mosor £144.58 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £28.91 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in Wales: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Blaenau Gwent

Save £60.91/yrBand D: £1674.03 (-3.5%)

Ceredigion

Save £226.38/yrBand D: £1508.56 (-13%)

Isle of Anglesey

Save £229.48/yrBand D: £1505.46 (-13.2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Flintshire

+£17.85/yrBand D: £1752.79 (+1%)

Vale of Glamorgan

+£53.02/yrBand D: £1787.96 (+3.1%)

Bridgend

+£77.76/yrBand D: £1812.70 (+4.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Monmouthshire (Monmouthshire Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Monmouthshire combines charges set by:

Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.