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Council tax in Bristol, 2026/27
A Band D home in Bristol pays £2,713.68 this year, on average, up £129.79 (5.0%) on 2025/26. Bristol Council keeps £2,310.05 (85%); the rest goes to Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (£308.20) and Avon Fire Authority (£95.43).
Who gets your Band D bill
Bristol Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Bristol Council (its own share)£2,310.05
- Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner£308.20
- Avon Fire Authority£95.43
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Council | £2,310.05 | 85.1% | +£109.79 | 5.0% |
| Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner | £308.20 | 11.4% | +£15.00 | 5.1% |
| Avon Fire Authority | £95.43 | 3.5% | +£5.00 | 5.5% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,713.68 | 100% | +£129.79 | 5.0% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £129.79 a year. Bristol Council’s own share rose £109.79; Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner and Avon Fire Authority rose £20.00 between them.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.