Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 10 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,867.47100% Consistent Base

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

Regional Rank (Wales)#5 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored10Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 10 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	£1,244.98	£124.50/mo	£103.75/mo	£933.74	£93.37/mo
Band B	£1,452.48	£145.25/mo	£121.04/mo	£1,089.36	£108.94/mo
Band C	£1,659.97	£166.00/mo	£138.33/mo	£1,244.98	£124.50/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,867.47	£186.75/mo	£155.62/mo	£1,400.60	£140.06/mo
Band E	£2,282.46	£228.25/mo	£190.21/mo	£1,711.85	£171.19/mo
Band F	£2,697.46	£269.75/mo	£224.79/mo	£2,023.10	£202.31/mo
Band G	£3,112.45	£311.25/mo	£259.37/mo	£2,334.34	£233.43/mo
Band H	£3,734.94	£373.49/mo	£311.25/mo	£2,801.21	£280.12/mo
Band I	£4,357.43	£435.74/mo	£363.12/mo	£3,268.07	£326.81/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+£138.17vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Rhondda Cynon Taf Band D is +8% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£690.85.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£138.17).

2. Wales StandingRank #5 of 22 in WalesTop 23% highest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Rhondda Cynon Taf ranks #5 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 23th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£186.75 / 10 mosor £155.62 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £31.13 / 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:

Carmarthenshire

Save £18.42/yrBand D: £1849.05 (-1%)

Newport

Save £24.87/yrBand D: £1842.60 (-1.3%)

Conwy

Save £26.79/yrBand D: £1840.68 (-1.4%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Denbighshire

+£13.87/yrBand D: £1881.34 (+0.7%)

Powys

+£19.60/yrBand D: £1887.07 (+1%)

Cardiff

+£98.33/yrBand D: £1965.80 (+5.3%)

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.