Council Tax bands and charges

Each property in Birmingham sits within a different Council Tax band. The amount of Council Tax you have to pay on your property will depend on which band you are in.

Find your Council Tax band

The Council Tax band for your property will be shown on your bill. You can also use the check your Council Tax band service on GOV.UK to find out which band your property is in.

How your Council Tax band is decided

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) maintains the Council Tax Valuation List. This includes placing new properties within a Council Tax band and changing bands for properties when necessary.

To understand why your property is in a certain band, read ‘How domestic properties are assessed for Council Tax bands’ on GOV.UK.

My property is in the wrong Council Tax band

If you think that your property is in the wrong Council Tax band, you may be able to challenge the decision with the Valuation Office Agency. You can read further guidance about challenging your Council Tax band on GOV.UK.

Bands and charges for Council Tax in Birmingham

The following details show the Council Tax bands and charges for the financial year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Birmingham City Council bands and charges

The following figures also include a 2% precept, which we use to help fund our adult social care services. This precept is shown separately on your Council Tax bill.

  • Band A is £1,389.17
  • Band B is £1,620.70
  • Band C is £1,852.23
  • Band D is £2,083.76
  • Band E is £2,546.82
  • Band F is £3,009.87
  • Band G is £3,472.93
  • Band H is £4,167.52

New Frankley bands and charges

If your property is in the parish of New Frankley, you will also have to pay a precept along with your basic Council Tax.

  • Band A is £1,417.97
  • Band B is £1,654.30
  • Band C is £1,890.63
  • Band D is £2,126.96
  • Band E is £2,599.62
  • Band F is £3,072.27
  • Band G is £3,544.93
  • Band H is £4,253.92

Sutton Coldfield bands and charges

If your property is in the Sutton Coldfield Town Council area, you will also have to pay a precept along with your basic Council Tax.

  • Band A is £1,422.48
  • Band B is £1,659.56
  • Band C is £1,896.64
  • Band D is £2,133.72
  • Band E is £2,607.88
  • Band F is £3,082.04
  • Band G is £3,556.20
  • Band H is £4,267.44

If you have any questions about the Sutton Coldfield precept, you can visit the Sutton Coldfield Town Council page.

Page last updated: 8 March 2024

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