Solihull Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in West Midlands, England. Administering 8 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,197.26100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.03%+£105.23 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (West Midlands)#28 of 30In West Midlands

Postcodes Monitored8Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Solihull

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	£1,464.84	£146.48/mo	£122.07/mo	£1,098.63	£109.86/mo
Band B	£1,708.98	£170.90/mo	£142.42/mo	£1,281.74	£128.17/mo
Band C	£1,953.12	£195.31/mo	£162.76/mo	£1,464.84	£146.48/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,197.26	£219.73/mo	£183.11/mo	£1,647.95	£164.80/mo
Band E	£2,685.54	£268.55/mo	£223.80/mo	£2,014.16	£201.42/mo
Band F	£3,173.82	£317.38/mo	£264.49/mo	£2,380.37	£238.04/mo
Band G	£3,662.10	£366.21/mo	£305.18/mo	£2,746.58	£274.66/mo
Band H	£4,394.52	£439.45/mo	£366.21/mo	£3,295.89	£329.59/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-£194.74vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Solihull Band D is -8.1% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£973.70.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (-£202.41).

2. England StandingRank #271 of 296 in EnglandTop 9% lowest Band D in England

Within West Midlands, Solihull ranks #28 of 30 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 9th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£219.73 / 10 mosor £183.11 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £36.62 / 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 West Midlands: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Stoke-on-Trent

Save £14.14/yrBand D: £2183.12 (-0.6%)

Dudley

Save £52.42/yrBand D: £2144.84 (-2.4%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Sandwell

+£47.20/yrBand D: £2244.46 (+2.1%)

Telford and Wrekin

+£59.00/yrBand D: £2256.26 (+2.7%)

Tamworth

+£103.50/yrBand D: £2300.76 (+4.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Solihull 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 Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.