How much is council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Short answer
Band D council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf is £2,289.43 a year for 2026/27, or about £228.94 a month over 10 instalments. Band A is £1,526.29 and Band I is £5,342.00. If you are the only adult in the home, you get 25% off.
Updated
£2,289
Band D a year in Rhondda Cynon Taf, 2026/27
£1,526
Band A a year, the lowest band
25%
Off if you are the only adult in the home
See the band and charge for an address
Pick the address to see its council, its council tax band and the council's charge for that band this year. If you already live there, you can apply a discount to see what you would pay.
Every band's yearly and monthly charge in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27, from the government's own table, with how it compares and how to register when you move in.
What does the Rhondda Cynon Taf council tax figure include?
- The 2026/27 Band D figure for Rhondda Cynon Taf is the Welsh Government's average Band D, which includes the police precept and the average community council precept, so a home in a community with a different precept pays slightly more or less.
- Each band is a fixed share of Band D set by the Local Government Finance Act 1992: Band A is 6/9 of Band D, Band H is 18/9 and Wales's Band I is 21/9.
- The figures are for a full year at the full rate. Discounts, exemptions and council tax reduction come off the bill your council sends.
Sources (2)
- Welsh Government: Council Tax levels, April 2026 to March 2027, table 2 (24 March 2026) (read 31 October 2026)
- legislation.gov.uk: Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5 (bands, England and Wales) (read 15 October 2026)
How does council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf compare with other councils?
- At £2,289.43, Band D in Rhondda Cynon Taf is the 14th highest of the 22 councils in Wales.
- Across Wales, Band D runs from £2,013.18 in Cardiff to £2,593.60 in Merthyr Tydfil.
- Your home's band moves the bill more than your council does: in every council, the top band pays at least three times Band A.
Sources (2)
- Welsh Government: Council Tax levels, April 2026 to March 2027, table 2 (24 March 2026) (read 31 October 2026)
- legislation.gov.uk: Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5 (bands, England and Wales) (read 15 October 2026)
Who pays less council tax?
- If you are the only adult in the home, you get 25% off. You have to apply to the council for it.
- A home where everyone is a full-time student pays nothing. Students apply with a certificate from their university or college.
- Some people are not counted when the council works out how many adults live in a home, such as students and carers, so a home can get a discount even with two adults in it.
- If you are on a low income you can apply to your council for council tax support, which each council runs.
Sources (2)
- GOV.WALES: Council Tax discounts, disregards, exemptions and reductions (updated 28 September 2026) (read 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: Council Tax, who has to pay (read 15 October 2026)
How do I start paying council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Four steps, from checking the council to choosing how to pay.
- 1
Check the council for the address
Postcodes can cross council boundaries, so confirm that the address is in Rhondda Cynon Taf with GOV.UK's council finder.
- 2
Register from your move-in date
Tell the council the date you became responsible for the home and the names of the adults who live there.
- 3
Claim any discount before the first bill
Apply for the 25% discount if you live alone, or for an exemption if everyone is a full-time student.
- 4
Choose how to pay
Bills are usually split into 10 monthly payments. Ask the council if you would rather pay over 12 months.
Sources (3)
- GOV.UK: find your local council (read 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: paying your Council Tax bill (read 15 October 2026)
- legislation.gov.uk: Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992, regulation 21 (read 15 October 2026)
Where does Taupia fit with council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
- The address block above shows the council, band and yearly charge for an exact address, then the energy supplier, water company and broadband deals there.
- Taupia compares energy, broadband and mobile deals and switches once your household approves. Nothing changes without your approval.
- Taupia does not set up council tax or switch water: register with the council yourself.
- Taupia is free to use.
Council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf by band, 2026/27
| Band | A year | A month, over 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,526.29 | £152.63 |
| Band B | £1,780.67 | £178.07 |
| Band C | £2,035.05 | £203.51 |
| Band D | £2,289.43 | £228.94 |
| Band E | £2,798.19 | £279.82 |
| Band F | £3,306.95 | £330.70 |
| Band G | £3,815.72 | £381.57 |
| Band H | £4,578.86 | £457.89 |
| Band I | £5,342.00 | £534.20 |
Council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf: common questions
How much is Band D council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Band D council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf is £2,289.43 for 2026/27, or about £228.94 a month over the usual 10 instalments. That is the full yearly charge before any discount, and a home in another band pays a fixed share of it.
What is the cheapest council tax band in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Band A is the cheapest, at £1,526.29 a year in Rhondda Cynon Taf for 2026/27. Band I is the most expensive, at £5,342.00. Your band depends on the home's value at the valuation date, not on who lives there.
How do I find my council tax band in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Search the address on GOV.UK's council tax band checker, or look at a council tax bill for the home. The band belongs to the home, so it stays the same when people move in or out.
Do I get a discount on council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf if I live alone?
Yes. If you are the only adult in the home you get 25% off, which takes Band D in Rhondda Cynon Taf to £1,717.07 a year. The discount is not added for you: apply to the council when you register.
When do I start paying council tax in Rhondda Cynon Taf after moving in?
From the date you become responsible for the home, which is usually your tenancy start or completion date. Register with the council as soon as you move in, and the first bill covers the rest of the financial year.
More on council tax
Checking a band, registering at a new home and the discounts that cut the bill.
Start here
Council tax band checker
RecommendedWhere to look up the band for any address, and how to challenge it.
- How to set up council tax for a new homeRegistering with the council when you move in, and what the first bill covers.
- Council tax single person discountWho gets 25% off, how to apply and what the council checks.
- Council tax bands and every council's Band DHow bands work in each nation, and every council's figure for the year.
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