Cardiff Council Tax 2025/26
Band D rate: £1,917 per year (£192 per month over the standard 10-month Cardiff payment cycle).
All bands for Cardiff
Wales uses 9 bands (A–I) based on April 2003 valuations.
| Band | Property value | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,278 | £128 |
| B | £44,001 – £65,000 | £1,491 | £149 |
| C | £65,001 – £91,000 | £1,704 | £170 |
| D | £91,001 – £123,000 | £1,917 | £192 |
| E | £123,001 – £162,000 | £2,343 | £234 |
| F | £162,001 – £223,000 | £2,769 | £277 |
| G | £223,001 – £324,000 | £3,195 | £320 |
| H | £324,001 – £424,000 | £3,834 | £383 |
| I | Over £424,000 | £4,473 | £447 |
Annual rates include police, fire, and parish precepts where applicable. Monthly figures assume the standard 10-month UK billing cycle (April to January). Many councils offer 12-month instalments on request.
Discounts and exemptions in Cardiff
The following discounts apply across Wales and Cardiff specifically:
- 25% offSingle-person discount. If you live alone, you get 25% off your bill. Apply via Cardiff Council's website.
- 100%Full-time students. A property occupied entirely by full-time students is fully exempt from council tax.
- 100%Severe mental impairment. Households where every adult has a diagnosed severe mental impairment are fully exempt.
- 1 bandDisability reduction. Properties with specific disability adaptations are charged at the rate for one band lower.
- VariesEmpty or unfurnished property. Cardiff sets its own discount level (typically 0% to 100% for the first few weeks). Many councils apply a premium after 1 to 5 years of vacancy.
How Cardiff compares
Cardiff's Band D rate of £1,917 sits within the typical UK range of £1,000–£2,800. The lowest charging council in England is Westminster (£1,017 Band D) and the highest is typically Nottingham or Rutland. Compare against other UK councils on our council tax directory or check rates by postcode using our council tax checker.
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Band D rates sourced from the Welsh Revenue Authority and individual local authority publications for the 2025/26 financial year.
Other bands are computed using the statutory band ratios. Final amount on your specific property may differ if you qualify for discounts or if parish precepts vary within the local authority. Always confirm withCardiff Council before relying on these figures for budgeting.