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Vale of Glamorgan council tax bands & charges 2025/26
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Vale of Glamorgan's Band D charge for 2025/26 is around £2,115. Every other band pays a fixed multiple of that figure — Band A is 0.667×, Band I is 2.333×. Bands were set from 1 April 2003 property values by VOA; errors are common and free to challenge.
Band D annual charge
Band A annual charge
Band I annual charge
Source: Vale of Glamorgan Council 2025/26 budget-setting report.
All council tax bands in Vale of Glamorgan (2025/26)
Every Vale of Glamorgan property sits in one of 9 bands (A–I), decided by its estimated 1 April 2003 market value. Band D is the reference band; every other band is a statutory ratio of it.
| Band | 2003 value | Ratio | Annual | Monthly | Deep-dive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | £0 – £44,000 | 0.6667 | £1,410 | £118 | Band A → |
| B | £44,000 – £65,000 | 0.7778 | £1,645 | £137 | Band B → |
| C | £65,000 – £91,000 | 0.8889 | £1,880 | £157 | Band C → |
| D | £91,000 – £123,000 | 1.0000 | £2,115 | £176 | Band D → |
| E | £123,000 – £162,000 | 1.2222 | £2,585 | £215 | Band E → |
| F | £162,000 – £223,000 | 1.4444 | £3,055 | £255 | Band F → |
| G | £223,000 – £324,000 | 1.6667 | £3,525 | £294 | Band G → |
| H | £324,000 – £424,000 | 2.0000 | £4,230 | £353 | Band H → |
| I | Over £424,000 | 2.3333 | £4,935 | £411 | Band I → |
Band A (up to £44,000) always pays the least; Band I pays 2.33× the Band D rate. Ratios source: Local Government Finance Act 1992, Schedule 1.
Vale of Glamorgan council tax discounts & exemptions
Vale of Glamorgan Council administers the standard statutory reliefs. Apply directly through their website — some backdate up to six years if you were previously eligible.
- Single-person discount (25%) — you live alone, or every other adult in the home is "disregarded" (e.g. full-time students, live-in carers).
- All-student household exemption (100%) — no bill if every adult in the property is a full-time student.
- Severely Mentally Impaired (SMI) disregard — if the sole occupant has an SMI diagnosis and receives a qualifying benefit, the full bill can be exempted; a shared home may qualify for a 25% discount.
- Empty-property relief — short discount when a property is unoccupied and unfurnished; length varies by council policy.
- Council Tax Reduction (means-tested) — administered by Vale of Glamorgan based on income, savings, and household composition.
When does Vale of Glamorgan take payment?
The council tax year runs 1 April to 31 March. Vale of Glamorgan issues bills in March. By default, payment is spread over 10 monthly instalments (April–January), but you can request 12 instalments (April–March) to lower each monthly amount. Direct Debit dates are typically the 1st, 15th, or 28th of the month — confirm on your bill.
Who sets bands in Wales
In Wales, bands were last revalued in 2003 and are maintained by the Valuation Office Agency (Cymru). Vale of Glamorgan Council issues the bill, but only the VOA can change the band. A successful challenge means Vale of Glamorgan reissues your bill and refunds any overpayment — often backdated to when you moved in.
Compare your Vale of Glamorgan band to your neighbours
We pull the live VOA record for every property on your street and neighbouring streets in Vale of Glamorgan, so you can see at a glance whether your home is banded higher than similar properties nearby.
Build the evidence pack the VOA expects
Our pack includes matched comparables, a 2003 valuation summary specific to your Wales area, and a draft challenge letter — the exact format the VOA works with.
Submit to the VOA (free) and wait for Vale of Glamorgan to reissue
You send the pack to the VOA directly — they charge nothing to review. If your band drops, Vale of Glamorgan Council automatically reissues your bill and refunds every year you were overpaying, usually back to when you moved in.
Vale of Glamorgan council tax FAQs
Can I appeal my council tax band in Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. Any council tax payer in Vale of Glamorgan can ask the VOA to review their band at no cost. There are two routes: a formal "proposal" (available within six months of moving in or after certain qualifying events) and an informal "band review" (available at any time). Our pack works for both, and the evidence is the same — a clear comparison against similar homes nearby.
How long does a Vale of Glamorgan band review take?
VOA typically responds within 2–4 months. If they agree the band should change, Vale of Glamorgan Council is notified automatically and issues a corrected bill plus any refund — usually within a further 4–8 weeks. If VOA disagrees, you can escalate to the Valuation Tribunal free of charge.
Will Vale of Glamorgan Council refund overpaid council tax?
Yes — refunds are backdated to the date the incorrect band took effect, which is usually the date you moved in (and in some cases as far back as 2003). The refund is issued by Vale of Glamorgan Council directly, not by VOA, once they receive the updated banding notice.
How is my Vale of Glamorgan council tax bill split up?
Your Vale of Glamorgan bill is a share of your council's total budget, plus precepts collected on behalf of the police, fire service and — where applicable — a parish or town council. Every band pays a fixed ratio of the Band D figure; Vale of Glamorgan publishes the split each year in their budget-setting report.
Do I get a discount on my Vale of Glamorgan council tax?
Common discounts include the single-person 25% discount (only one adult living in the home), the student exemption (all-student households pay nothing), the Severely Mentally Impaired disregard, and empty-property relief for short periods after a move. Vale of Glamorgan Council administers all of these — apply directly through their website.
Estimate your Vale of Glamorgan refund if your band drops.
Back-calculate your property’s valuation-date value.
Honest comparison of free vs paid routes.
Other areas in Wales
- Blaenau Gwent council tax bands
- Bridgend council tax bands
- Caerphilly council tax bands
- Cardiff council tax bands
- Carmarthenshire council tax bands
- Ceredigion council tax bands
2025/26 figures. Band D sourced from Vale of Glamorgan's published budget. Page last reviewed .