Rotherham Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in Yorkshire and The Humber, England. Administering 8 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,381.53100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.06%+£92.92 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Yorkshire and The Humber)#7 of 14In Yorkshire and The Humber

Postcodes Monitored8Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Rotherham

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 8 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	£1,587.69	£158.77/mo	£132.31/mo	£1,190.77	£119.08/mo
Band B	£1,852.30	£185.23/mo	£154.36/mo	£1,389.23	£138.92/mo
Band C	£2,116.92	£211.69/mo	£176.41/mo	£1,587.69	£158.77/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,381.53	£238.15/mo	£198.46/mo	£1,786.15	£178.62/mo
Band E	£2,910.76	£291.08/mo	£242.56/mo	£2,183.07	£218.31/mo
Band F	£3,439.99	£344.00/mo	£286.67/mo	£2,579.99	£258.00/mo
Band G	£3,969.22	£396.92/mo	£330.77/mo	£2,976.92	£297.69/mo
Band H	£4,763.06	£476.31/mo	£396.92/mo	£3,572.30	£357.23/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

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

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£10.47vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Rotherham Band D is -0.4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£52.35.

Regional mean in Yorkshire and The Humber: £2377.64 (+£3.89).

2. England StandingRank #191 of 296 in EnglandTop 36% lowest Band D in England

Within Yorkshire and The Humber, Rotherham ranks #7 of 14 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 36th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£238.15 / 10 mosor £198.46 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £39.69 / 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 Yorkshire and The Humber: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

Bradford

Save £20.80/yrBand D: £2360.73 (-0.9%)

North Lincolnshire

Save £33.07/yrBand D: £2348.46 (-1.4%)

Wakefield

Save £84.64/yrBand D: £2296.89 (-3.6%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

Calderdale

+£38.62/yrBand D: £2420.15 (+1.6%)

Kirklees

+£59.54/yrBand D: £2441.07 (+2.5%)

East Riding of Yorkshire

+£84.55/yrBand D: £2466.08 (+3.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Rotherham (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

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 Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.