Bolton’s current council tax support rules mean working-age households usually pay 12.5% of their council tax bill, while pension-age households are not affected by those support changes. For the council tax itself, the latest published budget information says Bolton is using a 4.99% council tax rise for 2025/26, plus separate mayoral precepts.
| Item | Current figure |
|---|---|
| Council tax support for working-age households | 12.5% of the bill paid |
| Council tax support for pension-age households | Not affected by the support changes |
| Bolton Council tax rise for 2025/26 | 4.99% |
| Adult social care precept for 2026/27 | 2% |
Bolton’s council tax is also added to by Greater Manchester precepts, so the full bill includes more than just the council’s own share. If you meant the band values for a single property type, Bolton’s published information here doesn’t list the current Band A–H amounts.