Residential Tax Bands Wales
30 JUNE 2025Residential Tax Bands Wales
In Wales, residential property tax is also called Council Tax, but it’s administered separately from England and has some key differences — particularly in band thresholds and tax policy. Welsh Council Tax bands are based on the market value of a property as of 1 April 2003, not 1991 (as in England).
Understanding Council tax wales is essential for residents to navigate the tax system effectively. For those new to the area, Council tax wales can vary significantly based on property bands.
The Council Tax Bands for Wales are:
| Band | Property Value |
|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 |
| I | More than £424,000 |
To better understand Council tax wales, residents can consult local government websites for detailed information.
FAQs: Council Tax Wales (Residential Tax Bands)
What date are the property values based on for Wales’ Council Tax bands?
In Wales, the valuation date used for determining Council Tax bands is 1 April 2003.
How many Council Tax bands are there in Wales, and what are they?
There are nine bands, labelled A through I. The bands correspond to different property value ranges (based on the 2003 values)
How is Council Tax different in Wales compared to England?
Unlike England, which still uses 1991 property values and has bands A to H, Wales uses 2003 property values and has an additional Band I for the highest-value homes.
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