Manchester Council Tax charges by band, 2026/27
| Band | Per year | Per month (10) | Per month (12) | In £100 payment scope? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,541.36 | £154.14 | £128.45 | Yes — A–D |
| Band B | £1,798.26 | £179.83 | £149.86 | Yes — A–D |
| Band C | £2,055.14 | £205.51 | £171.26 | Yes — A–D |
| Band D | £2,312.04 | £231.20 | £192.67 | Yes — A–D |
| Band E | £2,825.82 | £282.58 | £235.49 | No |
| Band F | £3,339.61 | £333.96 | £278.30 | No |
| Band G | £3,853.40 | £385.34 | £321.12 | No |
| Band H | £4,624.08 | £462.41 | £385.34 | No |
Most bills are paid in ten monthly instalments; you can ask Manchester City Council to spread it over twelve. Not sure of your band? Find your Council Tax band.
What the charge includes
The figures are Manchester City Council’s published totals, which include the Manchester City Council charge plus the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Mayoral Police and Crime precept (£285.30 at band D) and Mayoral General precept, which includes fire (£153.95 at band D).
Band D breakdown:
- Manchester City Council (derived): £1,872.79
- GMCA Mayoral Police and Crime: £285.30
- GMCA Mayoral General (incl. fire): £153.95
Your own bill can be lower after the 25% single person discount, Council Tax Reduction or other discounts, and higher if a parish precept or a premium applies.
Is Manchester Council Tax high?
The Manchester band D bill of £2,312.04 is £79.96 below the 2026/27 England average of £2,392, and below the metropolitan areas average of £2,409.
Among the 14 councils in this guide, Manchester has the 4th lowest band D charge. The others: Wandsworth (£1,020.35), Westminster (£1,047.85), Leeds (£2,271.51), Bradford (£2,333.05), Tower Hamlets (£2,348.29), Sheffield (£2,505.32), Leicester (£2,528.75), Newcastle (£2,540.66), Lambeth (£2,557.62), Croydon (£2,599.91), Liverpool (£2,673.59), Bristol (£2,713.68), Nottingham (£2,755.39).
The £100 energy payment in Manchester
Households liable for Council Tax on a band A–D home in Manchester that they live in as their main home are in scope for the £100 Household Energy Payment. If you pay Manchester City Council by Direct Debit you should not need to do anything — it is paid into your bank account from January 2027. Otherwise, Manchester City Council will invite you to apply. Bands E–H can ask the council about the extra £100 million fund for households outside A–D.
Check your £100 energy payment eligibility or work out your bill with the Council Tax calculator.
Manchester Council Tax questions
How much is band D Council Tax in Manchester per month?
£2,312.04 a year in 2026/27: £231.20 a month over ten instalments, or £192.67 over twelve, before any discounts.
How much is band A Council Tax in Manchester?
£1,541.36 a year in 2026/27 — £154.14 a month over ten instalments, or £128.45 over twelve.
Will Manchester pay the £100 energy payment automatically?
If you are liable for Council Tax on a band A–D main home and pay by Direct Debit, the government says it will be paid into your bank account automatically from January 2027. Otherwise Manchester City Council will invite you to apply. Never apply through a text message link.