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How much is Council Tax Band D in Bristol?
Bristol City Council Band D Council Tax for 2025/26 is approximately £2,403, including Avon and Somerset Police and Avon Fire & Rescue precepts. Bristol is a unitary authority — no separate county precept.
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Bristol City Council's Band D Council Tax for 2025/26 is roughly £2,070 for council services plus Avon and Somerset Police (~£278) and Avon Fire & Rescue (~£55) precepts — total around £2,403. Bristol is a unitary authority, so there's no separate county-level charge. Bristol applied the standard 4.99% maximum rise (2.99% core + 2% adult social care). The West of England Combined Authority covers Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire but does not add a separate Council Tax precept (it draws from regional business rates and devolved funding). Band multipliers: A ×0.667, B ×0.778, C ×0.889, D reference, E ×1.222, F ×1.444, G ×1.667, H ×2.000. Discounts: single occupier 25%, students 100% exemption.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.